Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Brighthampton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Brighthampton, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Brighthampton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Brighthampton
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about damp or stains in top-floor flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs alike.
In a small place like Brighthampton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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.
- Where
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Brighthampton
Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 2.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Brighthampton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Mulberry Bush School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Brighthampton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Brighthampton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane. If you’re just outside Brighthampton, we cover Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Around Brighthampton
In Brighthampton, that means homes and buildings near Standlake Church of England Primary School and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Brighthampton includes Hitchcopse Pit.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
What we’re asked to look at in Brighthampton
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The streets around a church such as St Giles' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Questions from Brighthampton
Do you cover smaller places like Brighthampton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Brighthampton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Why get it checked now?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Brighthampton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Brighthampton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What affects the price in Brighthampton
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Brighthampton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.