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Landlord Roof Survey in Fritwell
Landlord roof surveys in Fritwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Fritwell
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Fritwell are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fritwell
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Heyford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Fritwell Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Olave, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Fritwell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX27. Local streets include East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Fritwell include Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Fritwell
In Fritwell, that means homes and buildings near George and Dragon pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 4 miles south-west. A little further out are Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Fritwell, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Fritwell
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Heyford station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Fritwell listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Fritwell for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Fritwell.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Fritwell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Fritwell
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a small place like Fritwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fritwell
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.