Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Hinksey Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Hinksey Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How a landlord roof survey works in Hinksey Hill
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hinksey Hill may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hinksey Hill
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
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.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hinksey Hill
The wider area around Hinksey Hill has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.3 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Raleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Hinksey Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
We work across the OX1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hinksey Hill: South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
What’s near Hinksey Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greyfriars Catholic School, Alexander Library of Ornithology and The General Elliot pub, among other places. The closest station to Hinksey Hill is Oxford station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Hinksey Hill include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hinksey Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Hinksey Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you work in Hinksey Hill?
Yes. We cover Hinksey Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Hinksey Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Hinksey Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hinksey Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.