Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shellingford
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Shellingford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shellingford
Our roof surveys cover Shellingford and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Shellingford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Shellingford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
More services for Shellingford
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shellingford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we are asked to look at in Shellingford
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Faith, 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
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shellingford
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building like Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Shellingford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
All of SN7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Church Street and Fernham Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shellingford: Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Shellingford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faringdon Community College, among other places. Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Badbury Hill.
Your questions about roof surveys in Shellingford
Do you cover Shellingford?
Yes, Shellingford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Shellingford?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Shellingford?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.