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Roof survey in Wigginton, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wigginton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Wigginton
We survey roofs in Wigginton and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Somewhere as small as Wigginton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wigginton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Wigginton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Around Wigginton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wigginton
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof surveys in Wigginton: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 3.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wigginton 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.
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wigginton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Wigginton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Wigginton
Around Wigginton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Swan Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
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Wigginton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Wigginton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wigginton?
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 it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Wigginton?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you need a roof survey in Wigginton?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church like Church of Saint Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours