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Landlord roof survey in Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Aston Rowant, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aston Rowant
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a small place like Aston Rowant, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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, whichever applies.
- Location
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aston Rowant
About 2 miles west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Aston Rowant has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Aston Rowant and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX49 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Aston Rowant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lambert Arms, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Aston Rowant includes Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a place like Aston Rowant, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Aston Rowant
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Aston Rowant
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Nearby places to Aston Rowant
What else we do in Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aston Rowant?
Yes. Aston Rowant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Aston Rowant is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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 are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Aston Rowant, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.