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Landlord Roof Survey in Churchill
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Churchill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof survey in Churchill
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Churchill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Churchill (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Churchill
Also in Churchill
Landlord roof surveys around Churchill
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Chastleton House, about 3.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Churchill goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Kingham Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Churchill is about 10 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Churchill is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hackers Lane, William Smith Close and Junction Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Sarsden (1 mile south-east), Salford (3 miles north), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Ruscote (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Churchill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kingham station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles north) and Chipping Norton Museum (2.7 miles north-east).
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a place like Churchill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Churchill: your questions answered
I let a flat near Kingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Churchill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Churchill?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords with a home close to Kingham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Churchill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Churchill
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.