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Risinghurst Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Risinghurst.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Risinghurst
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We are often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, on lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate.
Around Risinghurst, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Risinghurst (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Risinghurst: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Risinghurst has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.5 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park like Stansfeld Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Bayards Hill School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Risinghurst is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Risinghurst, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX3. Streets in the area include Mark Road, Kiln Lane and Pitts Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Risinghurst include Shotover Hill (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile north-west), Forest Hill (2 miles east), Horspath (2 miles south-east) and Stanton St John (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Around Risinghurst
In Risinghurst, that means homes and buildings near Stansfeld Park, Cheney School and Holy Trinity Church. Also close by are Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (within half a mile west) and The Six Bells pub (within half a mile west). Risinghurst’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 3.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Templars Square (2.2 miles south-west) and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
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Risinghurst questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Risinghurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
What affects the price in Risinghurst
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for roof surveys in Risinghurst, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Signs you need a roof survey in Risinghurst
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Risinghurst, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings