Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Freeland Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Freeland.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Freeland
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 and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Freeland, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Freeland (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Freeland
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Freeland Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
Freeland: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Freeland 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 Combe station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Freeland: local notes
Historic houses such as Blenheim Palace, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Freeland goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Combe station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Freeland is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Freeland is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX29 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Hurst Lane, Nash Lane and Wroslyn Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in East End (1 mile north-west), North Leigh (2 miles west), Combe (2 miles north), New Yatt (2 miles west) and Stonesfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Freeland
We work in homes and buildings around The Oxfordshire Yeoman pub and Bartholomew School. For rail, the closest station is Combe station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Freeland, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Freeland
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.