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Sibford Gower Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Sibford Gower, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Sibford Gower: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and debris building up in roof valleys, on lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Around Sibford Gower, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sibford Gower
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Towns and villages near Sibford Gower
Also in Sibford Gower
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
FAQs for Sibford Gower
Do you cover smaller places like Sibford Gower?
Yes, Sibford Gower is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Sibford Gower listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Roof surveys around Sibford Gower
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 4 miles east, show how far back building around Sibford Gower goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Sibford Gower as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Sibford Gower is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Sibford Gower, we cover Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sibford Gower
In Sibford Gower, that means homes and buildings near Sibford School and the streets around them. A little further out are Broughton Castle (4 miles east). Open spaces near Sibford Gower include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sibford Gower
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Sibford Gower needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.