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Caversfield Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Caversfield? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Caversfield: your questions answered
Is Caversfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Caversfield is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Caversfield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
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 inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Landlord roof survey in Caversfield
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. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Caversfield, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Caversfield (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Caversfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
What we are asked to look at in Caversfield
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask residents to report damp right away
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Caversfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Also in Caversfield
Landlord roof surveys in Caversfield: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Southwold County Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Caversfield is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Caversfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Caversfield. There is also a page for Oxford.
Landlord roof surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Orchard Square, Davis Gardens and Thompson Drive, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Caversfield, we cover Bure Park (1 mile south-west), Bicester (1 mile south), Stratton Audley (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles west) and Stoke Lyne (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Around Caversfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cooper School and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Caversfield’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Graven Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Caversfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.