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Landlord roof survey in Carterton, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Carterton.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Carterton homes and their roofs
Minster Lovell Hall, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carterton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Carterton Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Carterton is about 16 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Carterton, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Marigold Square, Britannia Close and Beverley Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Carterton include the B4020 and B4477, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Brize Norton (1 mile east), Black Bourton (2 miles south), Minster Lovell (3 miles north-east), Curbridge (3 miles east) and Bampton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (13 miles south-east), Faringdon (8 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles east). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Carterton has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Carterton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carterton Community College and The Golden Eagle pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Carterton
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Semis and terraces in a town like Carterton share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Carterton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Carterton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Also near Carterton
Also in Carterton
Carterton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Carterton?
Yes, Carterton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Carterton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Carterton listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. On homes in Carterton, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A typical visit in Carterton begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What affects the price in Carterton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.