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Epwell Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Epwell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Epwell
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a small place like Epwell, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Epwell (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Towns and villages near Epwell
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Epwell?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you live in an older home near Church of St Anne, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
Why it is worth a survey now in Epwell
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys around Epwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Upton House about 3.3 miles north, Epwell sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Epwell, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Landlord roof surveys in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Epwell: Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Epwell
We work in homes and buildings around Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block and the streets around them. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Epwell includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
FAQs for Epwell
Do you cover smaller places like Epwell?
Yes, Epwell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Epwell?
Yes, Epwell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Epwell as anywhere else.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will give you an idea as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Epwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Epwell
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.