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Roof Survey in Swerford
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Swerford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
How a roof survey works in Swerford
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s 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. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Swerford, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Swerford
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Swerford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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Swerford questions
Is my home in Swerford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swerford?
Yes, Swerford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
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 chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Swerford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we’re asked to look at in Swerford
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
For any home in Swerford, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What affects the price in Swerford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What a roof survey looks like in Swerford
An older home may be listed, or stand 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Swerford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Swerford is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Swerford
We work in homes and buildings around The Boxing Hare pub, among other places. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Swerford includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.