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Landlord roof survey in Chilton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Chilton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Chilton
We survey let and shared roofs in Chilton and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Chilton are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Chilton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Chilton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilton
Landlords and letting agents in Chilton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Chilton?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take a building like Chilton County Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Also in Chilton
Landlord roof surveys in Chilton: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Didcot Parkway station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chilton is about 4 miles south-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Chilton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Chilton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Main Street, Lawson Lane and Crafts End. We also cover Upton (2 miles north-east), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-east), Harwell (2 miles north), Coscote (2 miles north-east) and Blewbury (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (6 miles west), Grove (6 miles north-west) and Faringdon (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Chilton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown at Chilton pub, among other places. The closest station to Chilton is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Chilton include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Common questions in Chilton
Do you cover smaller places like Chilton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Didcot Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.