Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Bure Park Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Bure Park. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Bure Park
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Houses in smaller places like Bure Park can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bure Park (OX26, OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Common questions in Bure Park
Will you come out to Bure Park?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Bure Park listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will give you an idea when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Bure Park is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. With lower homes, common in places like Bure Park, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bure Park
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Village, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building such as Bure Park Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bure Park is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Bure Park and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across OX26 and OX27 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Blake Road, Graham Road and Bunyan Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Bure Park include the A4095, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Bicester (1 mile south), Caversfield (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Bure Park
Around Bure Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star pub and Cooper School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bure Park is Bicester North station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (1.3 miles south) and Bicester Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Bure Park includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.