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Chadlington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Chadlington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chadlington
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a small place like Chadlington, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Chadlington (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
What we are asked to look at in Chadlington
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like Chadlington Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Towns and villages near Chadlington
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Chadlington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chadlington
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Charlbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Chadlington is about 8 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Chadlington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Chadlington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Stonelee Close and Quarry Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Shorthampton (1 mile south), Chilson (2 miles south), Ascott-under-Wychwood (3 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (14 miles north-east), Witney (8 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (3 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chadlington
Around Chadlington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tite Inn. Chadlington’s nearest station is Charlbury station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chipping Norton Museum (3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
FAQs for Chadlington
Will you come out to Chadlington?
Yes, Chadlington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Charlbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chadlington
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Chadlington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Chadlington
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.