Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shilton Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Shilton? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys in Shilton: local notes
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4 miles north-east, Shilton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Shilton is about 3 miles from RAF Brize Norton. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Carterton Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shilton and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shilton and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Shilton, we cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
What’s near Shilton
We work in homes and buildings around Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
Roof survey in Shilton: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are frequently asked to look into gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked mortar along the ridge, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Shilton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Shilton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Shilton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shilton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Shilton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What we are asked to look at in Shilton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Rood are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shilton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Shilton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.