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Roof survey in Summertown, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Summertown from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Summertown
We survey roofs in Summertown and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Summertown, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Summertown
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to Summertown
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What we’re asked to look at in Summertown
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. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live near a park such as Oxford University Parks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Summertown: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Summertown listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Summertown, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Summertown, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What a roof survey looks like in Summertown
Holywell Manor, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Summertown. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Summertown is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Summertown is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Here we cover the OX2 and OX3 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road, and we cover them all. You will find Summertown on the A4165, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
What’s near Summertown
We work in homes and buildings around Oxford Academy, Oxford University Parks and Cutteslowe Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south) and Dew Drop Inn (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Summertown include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.