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Roof survey in West Hanney, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in West Hanney. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof survey in West Hanney
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around West Hanney
Historic houses like Longworth House, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around West Hanney goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in West Hanney, we can survey the roof. West Hanney is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, The Croft and School Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Landmarks near West Hanney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around West Hanney includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Your questions about roof surveys in West Hanney
Is my home in West Hanney listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is West Hanney within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for West Hanney property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Nearby places to West Hanney
Also in West Hanney
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like West Hanney needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.