Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Westcot Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Westcot, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Westcot
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Westcot is about 4 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Westcot and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Westcot is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Westcot include Sparsholt (1 mile east), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (4 miles east) and Grove (4 miles east).
What’s near Westcot
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Roof survey in Westcot: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, 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. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Westcot, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Westcot (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Westcot: your questions answered
Will you come out to Westcot?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Westcot is listed?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Westcot, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westcot
Letting agents and landlords in Westcot book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Westcot
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Rood, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.