Oxfordshire · London and the South East
South Weston Roof Survey
Roof surveys in South Weston from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in South Weston
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you are worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like South Weston 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 often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- South Weston (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
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, and lead is a target for theft.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in South Weston
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Adwell House about 0.9 miles north, South Weston sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Lewknor Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Weston is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in South Weston, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Weston Road and Rectory Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Lewknor (1 mile south-east), Postcombe (1 mile north-east), Shirburn (2 miles south), Aston Rowant (2 miles east) and Kingston Blount (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (6 miles south-west).
Near you in South Weston
Around South Weston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House and Icknield Community College. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a roof survey in South Weston?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around South Weston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in South Weston
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from South Weston
Do you cover smaller places like South Weston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Weston?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in South Weston?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like South Weston needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.