Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Stanton Harcourt Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Stanton Harcourt and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stanton Harcourt
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Roof survey in Stanton Harcourt: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Stanton Harcourt, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Stanton Harcourt (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Stanton Harcourt property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What a roof survey looks like in Stanton Harcourt
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3.2 miles south-east lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Stanton Harcourt has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stanton Harcourt is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In Stanton Harcourt, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Stanton Harcourt. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on The Green, Roman Crescent and Main Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Stanton Harcourt include Standlake (2 miles south-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Brighthampton (2 miles south-west), South Leigh (2 miles north-west) and High Cogges (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Around Stanton Harcourt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bartholomew School and The Harcourt Arms Public House, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Do you need a roof survey in Stanton Harcourt?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take a building like Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stanton Harcourt
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Stanton Harcourt, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
FAQs for Stanton Harcourt
How do I find out if my home in Stanton Harcourt is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover Stanton Harcourt?
Yes, Stanton Harcourt is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.