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Landlord roof survey in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Ardington? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ardington and across Oxfordshire.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
About our landlord roof survey in Ardington
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and damaged pots and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Ardington, homes are often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically 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.
- Place
- Ardington (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Ardington
Is Ardington in the area you cover?
Yes, Ardington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ardington as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Ardington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Common roof problems in Ardington
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys around Ardington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wantage Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ardington. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX12. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ardington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's. Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Ardington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.