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Landlord Roof Survey in Foscot
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Foscot, with photos and a clear written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Foscot
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
In a small place like Foscot, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Foscot (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Foscot
How do I find out if my home in Foscot is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kingham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Common roof problems in Foscot
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Foscot can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Foscot homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Chastleton House, about 4.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foscot. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Bledington Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Kingham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Foscot work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the OX7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road and Old Burford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Foscot: Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Foscot
The nearest railway station is Kingham station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.