Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Barford St John Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Barford St John. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
About our landlord roof survey in Barford St John
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. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Barford St John may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Barford St John
Broughton Castle, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barford St John. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of St John: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like The Warriner School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Barford St John is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Barford St John is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Barford St John
Typical jobs here are in homes near George Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Barford St John include Crouch Hill.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Barford St John needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Barford St John
Is Barford St John within the area you cover?
Yes, Barford St John is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Barford St John listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Barford St John
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Barford St John, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we’re asked to look at in Barford St John
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Kings Sutton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?