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Landlord roof survey in Headington Hill, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys across Headington Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Landlord roof survey in Headington Hill: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. 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’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
Around Headington Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Headington Hill (OX3, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
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 take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Headington Hill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. On a bungalow or cottage around Headington Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Headington Hill
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys around Headington Hill
Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 1 mile west, show how far back building in the area around Headington Hill goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Headington Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheney 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 All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Headington Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Headington Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Headington Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
All of OX3 and OX4 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Gipsy Lane, Grays Road and Beech Road. We also cover the places around Headington Hill: Oxford (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile north-west), St Clement's (1 mile south-west), Headington (1 mile north-east) and Northway (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Headington Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Headington Hill Park, White Horse pub and English Faculty Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Headington Rye Oxford (under half a mile north-east), Holy Trinity Church (1.2 miles east) and St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles west). Headington Hill’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west) and Oxford Castle (1.6 miles west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Headington Hill
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Questions from Headington Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headington Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Headington Hill?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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 you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.