Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Harwell
Need a landlord roof survey in Harwell? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Harwell
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
In a smaller place like Harwell, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Harwell (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Harwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harwell Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Matthew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Harwell is about 2 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Harwell can all book landlord roof surveys. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Harwell. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Loder Road and The Styles, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Hagbourne (2 miles south-east), Coscote (2 miles east), Upton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (2 miles south) and East Hagbourne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (6 miles west), Grove (6 miles west) and Faringdon (13 miles west).
Around Harwell
Around Harwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crispin pub, UTC Oxfordshire and UTC Oxfordshire. The closest station to Harwell is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2 miles south-west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
FAQs for Harwell
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Didcot Parkway station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Harwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Harwell is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will confirm the timing as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Harwell book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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How it works
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 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Harwell frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in Harwell
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Harwell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Harwell
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Arranging work in a smaller place like Harwell is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes