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Roof survey in Redbridge, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Redbridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Redbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Redbridge
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Redbridge (OX1, OX4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Questions from Redbridge
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Redbridge?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How do I book a survey in Redbridge?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof surveys in Redbridge: local notes
The wider area around Redbridge has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 1.9 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around South Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take a building like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Redbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Redbridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Redbridge is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover.
We cover every part of OX1 and OX4 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Upper Road and Betty Lane. Other places close to Redbridge include New Hinksey (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile west), Hinksey Hill (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-east) and Iffley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Redbridge
In Redbridge, that means homes and buildings near Greyfriars Catholic School, The Isis Farmhouse pub and Alexander Library of Ornithology and the streets around them. Also close by are South Park (1.7 miles north-east) and Emmanuel Christian School (1.2 miles south-east). Redbridge’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.7 miles north) and Templars Square (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Harcourt Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Redbridge
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Redbridge. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Do you need a roof survey in Redbridge?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID