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Landlord Roof Survey in Bodicote
Landlord roof surveys in Bodicote and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bodicote
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, 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’re worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Bodicote, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bodicote
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Bodicote is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof 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.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What else we do in Bodicote
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bodicote
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Broughton Castle about 2.9 miles west, Bodicote sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Longford Park Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Bodicote, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road and the roads around them. We also cover Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Around Bodicote
Typical jobs here are in homes near English Language Training, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College and People's Park. Bodicote’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Bodicote
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Bodicote, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Bodicote
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bodicote?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Banbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.