Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Broughton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Broughton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Broughton
We survey let and shared roofs in Broughton and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges.
In a small place like Broughton, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Broughton
I let a flat near Banbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Broughton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Broughton?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broughton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, 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.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broughton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Broughton Castle, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broughton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Castle Quay Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Broughton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Broughton. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Broughton: North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Near you in Broughton
In Broughton, that means homes and buildings near The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School and the streets around them. Broughton’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
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When to book a survey in Broughton
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included