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Landlord roof survey in Fifield, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Fifield from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Fifield
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Fifield and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and flashings that have come away, on blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Fifield, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Fifield homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Shipton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Fifield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Fifield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Street and The Green or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Fifield: Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Fifield
We work in homes and buildings around Merrymouth Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Fifield
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
Places near Fifield
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Fifield
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Fifield
Is Fifield within the area you cover?
Yes, Fifield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shipton station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Fifield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Fifield
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Fifield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats