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Appleford-on-Thames Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Appleford-on-Thames. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Local roofs in Appleford-on-Thames
Clifton Hampden Manor, about 1.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Appleford-on-Thames. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Didcot Girls' School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Appleford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Appleford-on-Thames is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Appleford-on-Thames and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX14 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Appleford-on-Thames include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Appleford-on-Thames
In Appleford-on-Thames, that means homes and buildings near Carpenters Arms, among other places. Appleford-on-Thames has its own railway station: Appleford station. Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Landlord roof survey in Appleford-on-Thames
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Appleford-on-Thames, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Appleford-on-Thames
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Appleford-on-Thames, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Appleford-on-Thames, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Common roof problems in Appleford-on-Thames
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Appleford-on-Thames
Is Appleford-on-Thames within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appleford-on-Thames?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
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 part is for a survey.