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Landlord Roof Survey in Alvescot
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Alvescot, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Alvescot: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Alvescot are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Alvescot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Alvescot, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Alvescot questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alvescot?
Yes, Alvescot is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Alvescot?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What affects the price in Alvescot
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Common roof problems in Alvescot
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Peter's Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
Alvescot homes and their roofs
About 3.7 miles south lies Kelmscott Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Alvescot has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Alvescot is about 2 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Alvescot for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Alvescot is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX18 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, Pemscott Close and Thorpes Field or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Alvescot: Kencot (1 mile north-west), Shilton (3 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Alvescot
In Alvescot, that means homes and buildings near Carterton Community College and The Plough pub. Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (0.8 miles east) and Swinford Museum (2.1 miles west).