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Landlord Roof Survey in Grimsbury
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Grimsbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Grimsbury
We survey let and shared roofs in Grimsbury and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Around Grimsbury, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grimsbury
Landlords, agents and building managers in Grimsbury and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we’re asked to look at in Grimsbury
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Grimsbury is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Grimsbury
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Also in Grimsbury
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Grimsbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Questions from Grimsbury
Is my home in Grimsbury listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Grimsbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Grimsbury
About 3.4 miles south-west lies Broughton Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Grimsbury has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces like People's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Saint Leonard's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Grimsbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Grimsbury is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of OX16, OX17 and OX15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Grimsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Banbury Academy, The Pepper Pot pub and Ash-Shifa School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Grimsbury itself: Banbury station. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Grimsbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.