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Landlord roof survey in High Cogges, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in High Cogges, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
About our landlord roof survey in High Cogges
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- High Cogges (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in High Cogges
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around High Cogges has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Combe station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
High Cogges is about 2 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in High Cogges work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes High Cogges and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around High Cogges: Madley Park (1 mile north-west), South Leigh (1 mile east), Cogges (1 mile west), Ducklington (2 miles south-west) and Witney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in High Cogges
Around High Cogges, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wood Green School, The Griffin Inn and Wood Green School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Combe station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1 mile west).
FAQs for High Cogges
How do I find out if my home in High Cogges is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like High Cogges?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Common roof problems in High Cogges
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take a building like The Blake Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like High Cogges, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
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.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.