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Roof survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shipton-under-Wychwood? We carry out roof surveys in Shipton-under-Wychwood and across Oxfordshire.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Shipton-under-Wychwood may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Local roofs in Shipton-under-Wychwood
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Shipton-under-Wychwood has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 5 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Shipton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wychwood Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Shipton-under-Wychwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Shipton-under-Wychwood
In Shipton-under-Wychwood, that means homes and buildings near The Wychwood Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Questions from Shipton-under-Wychwood
Will you come out to Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Yes. Shipton-under-Wychwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Shipton-under-Wychwood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Signs you need a roof survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Shipton-under-Wychwood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.