Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shirburn Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Shirburn. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shirburn
Letting agents and landlords in Shirburn book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof survey in Shirburn
We survey roofs in Shirburn and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Shirburn, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
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Shirburn: your questions answered
Is Shirburn within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Shirburn?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shirburn as anywhere else.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Shirburn, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Roof surveys around Shirburn
Adwell House, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shirburn. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. In Shirburn, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX49. We offer roof surveys to properties on Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road. We also cover Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shirburn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Watlington Primary School, St Mary's Church and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Open spaces near Shirburn include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Shirburn
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
If you look after a building such as Icknield Community College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.