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Landlord roof survey in Horley, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Horley and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Horley: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. 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. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Somewhere as small as Horley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Horley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Horley
About 3.2 miles west lies Upton House, a reminder of how long the area around Horley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Ethelreda: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For businesses in and around places such as Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Horley as part of our work across London and South East England. Horley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX15 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Manor Orchard and Little Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Horley: Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Horley
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horley include Crouch Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. For older village homes like those around Horley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Horley
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like North Oxfordshire Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Horley
Is my home in Horley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Banbury station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
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 contractors can price from it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Useful tips for Horley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
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 the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Horley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.