Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shorthampton Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Shorthampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Shorthampton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How a roof survey works in Shorthampton
Our roof surveys cover Shorthampton and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are often asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Shorthampton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Shorthampton
Do you cover smaller places like Shorthampton?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shorthampton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Local roofs in Shorthampton
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shorthampton can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Shorthampton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Around Shorthampton
Shorthampton’s nearest station is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
Do you need a roof survey in Shorthampton?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you let a flat or house near Charlbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shorthampton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shorthampton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.