Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Appleton, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Appleton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
Appleton homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Appleton Manor, about 0.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Appleton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Appleton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Appleton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX13 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Appleton include Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
What’s near Appleton
In Appleton, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Appleton includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Appleton: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Appleton, 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 frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Appleton (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Appleton property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Appleton
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
The streets around a church like Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Appleton: your questions answered
Is my home in Appleton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Appleton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Nearby places to Appleton
Other services in Appleton
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Appleton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.