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Roof Survey in Swinford
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Swinford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Swinford: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Swinford and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We are often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Swinford, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually 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.
- Where
- Swinford (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Swinford
I let a flat near Hanborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Swinford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Swinford?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Do you need a roof survey in Swinford?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Landlords with a home close to Hanborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Swinford
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Appleton Manor, about 4.4 miles south, show how far back building around Swinford goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Swinford is about 6 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Swinford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Swinford. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX29. We also cover the places around Swinford: Eynsham (1 mile north-west), Farmoor (1 mile south-east), Cassington (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (2 miles south) and Wytham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Around Swinford
We work in homes and buildings around The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable and Bartholomew School. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.4 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Swinford includes Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Swinford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.