Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ascott-under-Wychwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Ascott-under-Wychwood questions
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Landlord roof survey in Ascott-under-Wychwood: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Ascott-under-Wychwood, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ascott-under-Wychwood
What else we do in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ascott-under-Wychwood
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Ascott-under-Wychwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Read more
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys around Ascott-under-Wychwood
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4.8 miles south, Ascott-under-Wychwood sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Ascott-Under-Wychwood station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Ascott-under-Wychwood are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ascott-under-Wychwood is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of OX7 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, The Green and Church Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Around Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood has its own railway station: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. For a walk, there is Blenheim Farm.