Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Burdrop Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Burdrop, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys in Burdrop: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Broughton Castle about 3.8 miles east, Burdrop sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Burdrop. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch, and we cover them all. We also cover Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burdrop
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sibford School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
About our landlord roof survey in Burdrop
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Burdrop, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. 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.
- Place
- Burdrop (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Burdrop
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Burdrop: your questions answered
Is Burdrop in the area you cover?
Yes, Burdrop is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Burdrop is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Why act early in Burdrop
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Burdrop often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.