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Deddington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Deddington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Landlord roof survey in Deddington: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Deddington and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or lifting flashings, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Deddington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Deddington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Deddington
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Deddington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Deddington
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common questions in Deddington
Is my home in Deddington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kings Sutton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Deddington?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Deddington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Deddington has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 5 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Deddington Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Kings Sutton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Deddington as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace, all of which we cover. Other places close to Deddington include Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Near you in Deddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Arms Public House. The closest station to Deddington is Kings Sutton station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Deddington include Crouch Hill.
Towns and villages near Deddington
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Deddington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Deddington. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.