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Cumnor Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Cumnor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof survey in Cumnor
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently 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. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We’re often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Cumnor 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Cumnor
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Useful tips for Cumnor property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Cumnor may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in Cumnor: local notes
About 1.9 miles south-west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Cumnor has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Cumnor are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Every address in OX2 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, The Park and The Winnyards and the roads around them. Other places close to Cumnor include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cumnor
In Cumnor, that means homes and buildings near The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Cumnor needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cumnor
How do I find out if my home in Cumnor is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will you come out to Cumnor?
Yes. Cumnor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.