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Roof Survey in Sutton-under-Brailes
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Sutton-under-Brailes. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys around Sutton-under-Brailes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Thomas a Becket Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Whatever the street in Sutton-under-Brailes, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Sutton-under-Brailes gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Sutton-under-Brailes. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX15 is within our area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Near you in Sutton-under-Brailes
In Sutton-under-Brailes, that means homes and buildings near Cherington Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sutton-under-Brailes
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
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
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sutton-under-Brailes
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton-under-Brailes?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton-under-Brailes?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Sutton-under-Brailes, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
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 about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Sutton-under-Brailes, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.