Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Balscote Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Balscote, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Balscote
Upton House, about 2.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Balscote. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Balscote is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Balscote is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Balscote include Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Balscote
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Butchers Arms Public House. Balscote’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Balscote include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Balscote
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
In a village or hamlet like Balscote, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Balscote (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Balscote
Is Balscote within the area you cover?
Yes. Balscote is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Banbury station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Balscote often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Balscote
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Why act early in Balscote
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Balscote are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Balscote
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Balscote. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.