Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shotover Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we’re asked to look at in Shotover Hill
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live near a park such as Stansfeld Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How a roof survey works in Shotover Hill
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around Shotover Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Shotover Hill: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Shotover Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof surveys around Shotover Hill
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places like Templars Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Shotover Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Shotover Hill is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys.
All of OX3 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shotover Hill: Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Around Shotover Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cheney School, Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School and Crown & Thistle pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Francis Church (0.7 miles south-west) and Stansfeld Park (less than half a mile north-west). The closest station to Shotover Hill is Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shotover Hill includes Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Shotover Hill
What else we do in Shotover Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In an older home around Shotover Hill, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Shotover Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.