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Landlord roof survey in Charndon, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Charndon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Charndon: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Charndon may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Charndon (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Charndon property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Towns and villages near Charndon
What else we do in Charndon
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Charndon, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charndon
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Charndon
Claydon House, about 3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charndon. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Charndon is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Charndon gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Charndon is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX27 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Street, Spencer Gardens and Wootton Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Calvert (1 mile east), Twyford (1 mile north), Poundon (2 miles north-west), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south-west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (6 miles west), Thame (12 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (6 miles west).
What’s near Charndon
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Calvert Jubilee.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Charndon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Charndon questions
How do I find out if my home in Charndon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charndon?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start 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 drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.