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Henwood Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Henwood, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Henwood questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Henwood?
Yes. Henwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Landlord roof survey in Henwood: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Henwood, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Henwood (OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Henwood
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For businesses in and around places like Westgate Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Henwood
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Henwood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Nearby places to Henwood
Other services in Henwood
Henwood homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Henwood has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 1.7 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Henwood is about 3 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Henwood and nearby. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Henwood and the places around it.
All of OX1 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Cumnor Road, Hill View Lane and White Hill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wootton (1 mile south), Cumnor (1 mile north-west), Chawley (1 mile north), Appleton (2 miles west) and Dean Court (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
What’s near Henwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Matthew Arnold School and The Bystander pub, among other places. Henwood’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and The Story Museum (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Older cottages and farmhouses around Henwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
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 at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Henwood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.