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Horspath Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Horspath and across Oxfordshire.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Horspath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horspath
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horspath
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Horspath (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Horspath
Is my home in Horspath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Horspath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Horspath can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Horspath
About 1.9 miles south lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Horspath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Templars Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Horspath is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Horspath.
Here we cover the OX33 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road. If you’re just outside Horspath, we cover Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Horspath
We work in homes and buildings around Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub, among other places. Horspath’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Horspath include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Places near Horspath
Other services in Horspath
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horspath
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we’re asked to look at in Horspath
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Take a building like Horspath Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?