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Landlord roof survey in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Ascott Earl.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Ascott Earl
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ascott Earl, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Ascott Earl
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Ascott Earl has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 4.7 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ascott Earl and nearby. Ascott Earl is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ascott Earl
There’s a railway station in Ascott Earl itself: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Open spaces near Ascott Earl include Blenheim Farm.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Ascott Earl can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the price in Ascott Earl
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ascott Earl
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents and landlords in Ascott Earl book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Ascott Earl
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Ascott Earl?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ascott Earl
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
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Why act early in Ascott Earl
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ascott Earl can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.