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Landlord roof survey in Dean Court, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Dean Court and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Dean Court, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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 the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Dean Court
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and blocked gutters over flats, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Dean Court drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dean Court (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Dean Court
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Dean Court is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Common roof problems in Dean Court
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a building like Matthew Arnold School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dean Court
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Dean Court, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dean Court
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What else we do in Dean Court
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys around Dean Court
Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 2.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Dean Court goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces such as Raleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Dean Court is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Dean Court as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Green Lane, Hazel Road and Poplar Road and the roads around them. We also cover Botley (1 mile east), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Filchampstead (1 mile west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west) and Farmoor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Around Dean Court
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seacourt Bridge pub, Raleigh Park and Botley School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (2.2 miles east) and Oxford University Press Museum (2 miles east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.