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Roof Survey in Steeple Aston
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- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof survey in Steeple Aston: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Steeple Aston, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Steeple Aston, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Steeple Aston homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Heyford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Steeple Aston and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX25 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side. We also cover the places around Steeple Aston: Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Around Steeple Aston
Around Steeple Aston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lion pub. The closest station to Steeple Aston is Heyford station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
Common roof problems in Steeple Aston
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take a building like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steeple Aston
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Questions from Steeple Aston
Do you cover smaller places like Steeple Aston?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Heyford station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Steeple Aston?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.