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Roof Survey in Tetsworth
Wondering about the roof at a property in Tetsworth? We carry out roof surveys in Tetsworth and across Oxfordshire.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof survey in Tetsworth: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Older buildings in small places like Tetsworth may be 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 often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tetsworth
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Tetsworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Tetsworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Photograph stains when they appear
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tetsworth
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tetsworth
The wider area around Tetsworth has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 1.4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Giles, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Tetsworth Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tetsworth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Tetsworth is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street, and we cover them all. We also cover North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Around Tetsworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Tetsworth includes Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof surveys in Tetsworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tetsworth?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Tetsworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Tetsworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.