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Landlord roof survey in Britwell Salome, Oxfordshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Britwell Salome. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Britwell Salome
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and flashings that have come away.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Britwell Salome (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older and listed buildings around Britwell Salome may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Britwell Salome
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
Towns and villages near Britwell Salome
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Britwell Salome homes and their roofs
With Adwell House about 4.3 miles north-east, Britwell Salome sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Icknield Community College: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Britwell Salome is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Britwell Salome, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX49 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Turners Green and Turner's Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Britwell Salome is on the B4009, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Britwell Salome: Watlington (1 mile north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (1 mile north-west), Ewelme (2 miles south-west), Pyrton (2 miles north-east) and Roke (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Britwell Salome
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Britwell Salome include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Bald Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Britwell Salome can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Britwell Salome: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Britwell Salome?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Britwell Salome within the area you cover?
Yes, Britwell Salome is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Useful tips for Britwell Salome property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.