Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Hempton Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Hempton? You can book a landlord roof survey in Hempton and across Oxfordshire.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hempton
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Hempton and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hempton 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Hempton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Hempton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we are asked to look at in Hempton
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you let a flat or house near Kings Sutton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Also in Hempton
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hempton
The wider area around Hempton has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 4.3 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Saint John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hempton is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Hempton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Hempton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across OX15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Hempton Road, The Lane and St John's Way. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Barford St Michael (1 mile north-west), Barford St John (1 mile north-west), Deddington (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles south-west) and Dane Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (10 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (10 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles west).
Around Hempton
We work in homes and buildings around George Inn. Hempton’s nearest station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2.5 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Hempton include Crouch Hill.
Questions from Hempton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kings Sutton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Hempton?
Yes, Hempton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hempton
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.