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Buscot Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Buscot, with photos and a written report.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Buscot can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Buscot
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Buscot, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently the first to give way.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Buscot (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Buscot
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Buscot, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Buscot
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Buscot. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written 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.
What affects the price in Buscot
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buscot questions
Is Buscot within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Buscot is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Nearby places to Buscot
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Buscot homes and their roofs
The wider area around Buscot has a long history of building, with Buscot Park about 1 mile south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Buscot is about 7 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We visit Buscot as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
All of SN7 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Great Coxwell (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (7 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south-east) and Charlton (12 miles south-east).
Around Buscot
Other landmarks nearby include Radcot Castle (3.7 miles east) and Faringdon Museum (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.