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Coscote Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Coscote from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Coscote
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about cracked or lifting flashings and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Coscote are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Coscote (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 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 we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Towns and villages near Coscote
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Local roofs in Coscote
Brightwell Manor, about 4.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coscote. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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 between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Hagbourne Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Coscote is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Coscote. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Coscote
In Coscote, that means homes and buildings near UTC Oxfordshire, Fleur De Lys Public House and St Birinus School and the streets around them. The closest station to Coscote is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Coscote include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Coscote
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coscote and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What affects the price in Coscote
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
FAQs for Coscote
Is my home in Coscote listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Didcot Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Common roof problems in Coscote
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Coscote can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.