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Roof Survey in Spelsbury
Roof surveys in Spelsbury, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Spelsbury: your questions answered
Will you come out to Spelsbury?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Spelsbury is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Spelsbury?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
About our roof survey in Spelsbury
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Other services in Spelsbury
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about past leaks
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Roof surveys in Spelsbury: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Chadlington Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Charlbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Spelsbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Quickset Close and Chadlington Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Spelsbury
Spelsbury’s nearest station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Spelsbury include Blenheim Farm.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Spelsbury, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a roof survey in Spelsbury?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included