Oxfordshire · London and the South East
St John Street area Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for St John Street area and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in St John Street area
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings alike.
In a smaller place like St John Street area, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in St John Street area
Holywell Manor, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St John Street area. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like The Eckersley School of English, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit St John Street area as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
All of OX1 and OX2 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A420 and A4144, St John Street area is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
What’s near St John Street area
Around St John Street area, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Eagle and Child pub. Nearby too are Angus Library and Archive (under half a mile north-east) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north). There is a railway station in St John Street area itself: Oxford station. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (within half a mile south). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Nearby places to St John Street area
Also in St John Street area
When to book a survey in St John Street area
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to St John Street area is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Useful tips for St John Street area property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
St John Street area questions
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. 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 St John Street area?
Yes, St John Street area is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in St John Street area
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate