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Landlord Roof Survey in Frilford
Landlord roof surveys in Frilford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Frilford
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
How a landlord roof survey works in Frilford
We survey let and shared roofs in Frilford and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Frilford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Frilford (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Frilford: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Frilford has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 2.6 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Abingdon Preparatory School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Frilford is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Frilford and the surrounding area. Frilford is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX13. We cover properties on Oxford Road and Kingston Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Frilford Heath (1 mile north), Marcham (1 mile east), Tubney (1 mile north), Fyfield (2 miles north-west) and Netherton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Around Frilford
Around Frilford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.4 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
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
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Frilford
Landlords and agents in Frilford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Places near Frilford
Other services in Frilford
Common roof problems in Frilford
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Frilford needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Frilford
Do you cover smaller places like Frilford?
Yes. Frilford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frilford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Frilford?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.