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Landlord roof survey in Clifton, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Clifton and across Oxfordshire.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Clifton homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
In and around Clifton, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Clifton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Clifton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Clifton
In Clifton, that means homes and buildings near Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
About our landlord roof survey in Clifton
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. You get a written 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 are often asked to look into chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Clifton 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Clifton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Clifton, access is normally 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.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Clifton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Towns and villages near Clifton
Also in Clifton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For older village homes like those around Clifton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Clifton: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kings Sutton station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Clifton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Clifton
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
If you own a rental within reach of Kings Sutton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes