Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Wheatley
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wheatley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we’re asked to look at in Wheatley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How a roof survey works in Wheatley
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Around Wheatley, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Wheatley: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Wheatley Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wheatley can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Wheatley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys.
Surveys in OX33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Wheatley, we cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Around Wheatley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Wheatley include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wheatley is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s 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. Arranging work in a smaller place like Wheatley is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Wheatley
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Wheatley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Wheatley
Do you cover smaller places like Wheatley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Wheatley is listed?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wheatley
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.