Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Bladon, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Bladon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bladon
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Bladon, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bladon (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bladon: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bladon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Bladon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Bladon homes and their roofs
The wider area around Bladon has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 0.9 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Hanborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bladon Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as St Martin's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bladon and the surrounding area. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Bladon. Oxford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in OX20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Bladon, we cover Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
What’s near Bladon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White House and The Marlborough Church of England School, among other places. The closest station to Bladon is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west. A little further out are Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Bladon includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
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What affects the price in Bladon
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
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 about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Bladon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Bladon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.