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Landlord roof survey in Chawley, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chawley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Chawley: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chawley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chawley
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Nearby places to Chawley
Also in Chawley
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Chawley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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 photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chawley
Do you cover smaller places like Chawley?
Yes, Chawley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Chawley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys around Chawley
Historic houses like Appleton Manor, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chawley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Raleigh Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Chawley is about 4 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chawley and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
All of OX2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Cumnor Hill, Chawley Park and Chawley Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Cumnor (1 mile south-west), Dean Court (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west) and Henwood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chawley
In Chawley, that means homes and buildings near The Vine Inn, Matthew Arnold School and Raleigh Park and the streets around them. Chawley’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Chawley include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chawley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Chawley
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.