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Roof Survey in Wantage
Independent roof surveys in Wantage. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Wantage
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
Wantage mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Wantage (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Wantage as anywhere.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Local roofs in Wantage
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live near a park like Betjeman Millennium Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Wantage for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Wantage is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Wantage on the A338 and A417, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Wantage include Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Wantage has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Wantage
Around Wantage, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Alfred's, Betjeman Millennium Park and The Abingdon Arms and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wantage
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents and landlords in Wantage book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
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 gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Questions from Wantage
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wantage?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How should I get ready for a visit in Wantage?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Wantage too.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
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). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Wantage, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.