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Roof survey in Watlington, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Watlington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
About our roof survey in Watlington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. 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 it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a smaller place like Watlington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Watlington (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Watlington questions
Is Watlington within the area you cover?
Yes, Watlington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Watlington?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Watlington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Watlington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Watlington. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Watlington
What else we do in Watlington
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Watlington
Adwell House, about 3.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Watlington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Leonard, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Watlington Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Watlington is about 7 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Watlington and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Watlington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX49 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like High Street, Brookside and Quarrington Place. Being close to the B480 and B4009, Watlington is easy for us to reach. We also cover Pyrton (1 mile north), Britwell Salome (1 mile south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Ewelme (3 miles south-west) and Chalgrove (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (10 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (7 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Watlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Church, Royal Oak pub and Icknield Community College, among other places. Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Watlington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.