Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Caldecott Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Caldecott, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
How a landlord roof survey works in Caldecott
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Caldecott and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gutters overflowing onto walls.
In a smaller place like Caldecott, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Caldecott (OX14, OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Caldecott: local notes
About 3.5 miles east lies Clifton Hampden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Caldecott has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Culham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Thameside Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Caldecott is about 1 mile south of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Caldecott is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across OX14 and OX13 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Baker Road and Saxton Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Caldecott, we cover Culham (1 mile east), Abingdon-on-Thames (1 mile north), Sutton Courtenay (1 mile south), Milton (2 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Caldecott
Around Caldecott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Albert Park, The Old Anchor Inn and John Mason School. For rail, the closest station is Culham station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile north). For a walk, there’s Dry Sandford Pit.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- File each roof report for future reference
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Caldecott questions
Is my home in Caldecott listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Caldecott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What we are asked to look at in Caldecott
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take an older house close to St Helen's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Places near Caldecott
More services for Caldecott
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Caldecott, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.