Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Headington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Headington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Headington
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Around Headington, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Headington (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Headington: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. The wider area around Headington has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 1.6 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take a building like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Headington and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Headington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
We work across OX3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Headington: Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Headington
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Inn, Bury Knowle Park and Cheney School. Other local landmarks include Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 2.6 miles west. A little further out are Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (less than half a mile west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Nearby places to Headington
What else we do in Headington
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Headington book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Parking around Headington is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Headington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. On a bungalow or cottage around Headington, 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.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Questions from Headington
Do you cover smaller places like Headington?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Headington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.