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Landlord roof survey in Aston, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Aston? You can book a landlord roof survey in Aston and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Aston
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about cracked or lifting flashings and missing or loose roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Aston, homes are often 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Aston (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Aston
About 3.4 miles south-east lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Aston has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Aston can all book landlord roof surveys. Aston is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Landlord roof surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Near you in Aston
Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Aston
Also in Aston
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Aston
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Aston, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Aston, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
FAQs for Aston
Is Aston within the area you cover?
Yes, Aston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Aston is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.