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Landlord roof survey in Botley, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Botley and across Oxfordshire.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Botley: what you get
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Botley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Botley
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Botley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Botley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys around Botley
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. About 2.3 miles east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Botley has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park such as Raleigh Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Botley is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX2. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Botley include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Botley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seacourt Bridge pub, Raleigh Park and Matthew Arnold School, among other places. The closest station to Botley is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Botley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Botley
What else we do in Botley
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Botley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.