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Thrupp Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Thrupp, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Thrupp
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and debris building up in roof valleys.
Somewhere as small as Thrupp, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Thrupp (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thrupp homes and their roofs
With Blenheim Palace about 2.5 miles west, Thrupp sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Marlborough Church of England School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Thrupp is about 7 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Thrupp, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Thrupp: Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile south-west), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north), Woodstock (2 miles west) and Bladon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (13 miles west) and Headington Quarry (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Thrupp
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boat Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (5.7 miles south) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Thrupp, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Questions from Thrupp
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford Parkway station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Thrupp?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Common roof problems in Thrupp
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Holy Cross, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Also in Thrupp
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the report with your home documents
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.