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Hethe Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Hethe, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hethe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof survey in Hethe
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Hethe 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Hethe (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hethe
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fringford Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord roof surveys around Hethe
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Edmund and George, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Hethe as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX27 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Main Street and Hardwick Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hethe: Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Near you in Hethe
Around Hethe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Whitmore Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
What affects the price in Hethe
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Towns and villages near Hethe
What else we do in Hethe
Common questions in Hethe
I let a flat near Bicester North station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Hethe?
Yes, Hethe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Why act early in Hethe
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hethe 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.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hethe
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Hethe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.