Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Dane Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Dane Hill? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dane Hill
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and choked outlets and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Dane Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dane Hill
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Dane Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Dane Hill questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Heyford station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Dane Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dane Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Dane Hill
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Dane Hill
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Dane Hill
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Dane Hill is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Dane Hill. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Dane Hill
For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Dane Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.