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Landlord roof survey in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Faringdon, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Faringdon
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a smaller place like Faringdon, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Common roof problems in Faringdon
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Take a building like Faringdon Community College: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Faringdon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3 miles north-west lies Buscot Park, a reminder of how long the area around Faringdon has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Faringdon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Faringdon sits on or near the A417 and A4095, which makes travel easy. We also cover Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Faringdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Faringdon include Badbury Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Faringdon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Faringdon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp right away
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Also near Faringdon
Also in Faringdon
Faringdon: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Faringdon?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Faringdon?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, 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.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.