Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Checkendon
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Checkendon and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Checkendon
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently 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. You get a report with photographs to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a small place like Checkendon, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Checkendon
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Checkendon: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Checkendon?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Checkendon?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Checkendon can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys around Checkendon
About 3.5 miles east lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Checkendon has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Checkendon can all book landlord roof surveys. Checkendon is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG8 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Checkendon include Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Checkendon
Around Checkendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Langtree School and The Black Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. For a walk, there’s Hartslock.
What else we do in Checkendon
Why act early in Checkendon
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. For an older or listed building in a place like Checkendon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Checkendon
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.