Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Crowell, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Crowell, with photos and a clear written report.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Crowell
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Crowell, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Crowell (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. In a place like Crowell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Crowell
Other services in Crowell
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Crowell
Can a landlord with a rental near Princes Risborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Crowell within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
When to book a survey in Crowell
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Crowell
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Crowell goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mill Lane Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Crowell is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Crowell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX39 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Crowell include Kingston Blount (1 mile west), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Crowell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shepherd's Crook pub. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowell includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
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 safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Crowell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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 photos.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.