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South Leigh Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around South Leigh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Leigh
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. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like South Leigh, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- South Leigh (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in South Leigh
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4.6 miles west, South Leigh sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Hanborough station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
South Leigh is about 3 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover South Leigh and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. South Leigh is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Church End and Chapel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include High Cogges (1 mile west), Madley Park (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-west), Cogges (2 miles west) and Stanton Harcourt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles west) and Carterton (7 miles west).
Around South Leigh
The closest station to South Leigh is Hanborough station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles west).
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around South Leigh frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like South Leigh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photographs
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
South Leigh questions
Is my home in South Leigh listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hanborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Common roof problems in South Leigh
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wood Green School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Leigh
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs