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Landlord roof survey in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Charlton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlton
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a smaller place like Charlton, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Charlton (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Landlord roof surveys in Charlton: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Trees in and around Betjeman Millennium Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Charlton Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Charlton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Charlton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Charlton include the A417, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Charlton includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Charlton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Charlton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Charlton
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Charlton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Charlton
Will you come out to Charlton?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.