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Roof Survey in Steventon
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Steventon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
How a roof survey works in Steventon
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Steventon are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Steventon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Steventon
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For older village homes like those around Steventon, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Steventon
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Didcot Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as St Michael'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.
Steventon is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Steventon can all book roof surveys. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Steventon and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, St Michael's Way and Hanney Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Steventon, we cover Milton Heights (1 mile south-east), Milton Hill (1 mile south-east), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north-east) and Marcham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Steventon
Around Steventon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The North Star Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Steventon include Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
Towns and villages near Steventon
Also in Steventon
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Steventon, 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 let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Steventon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Steventon?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Steventon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Steventon?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What we’re asked to look at in Steventon
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive