Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Fringford, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Fringford and across Oxfordshire.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Fringford
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Fringford (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Fringford
Can a landlord with a rental near Bicester North station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Fringford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Fringford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Places near Fringford
Other services in Fringford
Local roofs in Fringford
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Fringford Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fringford is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Fringford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Fringford. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX27 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Street, Crosslands and Church Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hethe (1 mile north-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south), Hardwick (2 miles west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles west) and Caversfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Fringford
We work in homes and buildings around Whitmore Arms Public House. The closest station to Fringford is Bicester North station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumont Castle (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.4 miles south).
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Fringford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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 we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Fringford, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 older village homes like those around Fringford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.