Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stanford in the Vale, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
Stanford in the Vale homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Longworth House lies about 4.7 miles north-east, so building around Stanford in the Vale goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Stanford in the Vale is about 5 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Stanford in the Vale, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Stanford in the Vale is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SN7. We cover properties on High Street, Heigham Court and Fawkner Way. Other places close to Stanford in the Vale include Bow (1 mile east), Hatford (1 mile north), Shellingford (1 mile west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stanford in the Vale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse & Jockey pub and The Old Church of St George and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Dragon Hill.
About our roof survey in Stanford in the Vale
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, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Stanford in the Vale, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Stanford in the Vale (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. On a bungalow or cottage around Stanford in the Vale, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Stanford in the Vale
Do you cover smaller places like Stanford in the Vale?
Yes. Stanford in the Vale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Stanford in the Vale?
Yes, Stanford in the Vale is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Homes around Stanford in the Vale frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What we’re asked to look at in Stanford in the Vale
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you live in an older home near Church of St Denys, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection