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Landlord Roof Survey in Horton-cum-Studley
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Horton-cum-Studley.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horton-cum-Studley
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Horton-cum-Studley and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Horton-cum-Studley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Horton-cum-Studley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Horton-cum-Studley property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What affects the price in Horton-cum-Studley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Horton-cum-Studley
About 2.2 miles north-east lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Horton-cum-Studley 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Living close to Katie and George Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Islip station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Barnabas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Horton-cum-Studley is about 6 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Horton-cum-Studley as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Horton-cum-Studley. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX33 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Green, Church Lane and Oakley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Horton-cum-Studley: Murcott (2 miles north), Fencott (3 miles north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (3 miles north-west), Upper Arncott (3 miles north) and Merton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-west), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles south-east).
Around Horton-cum-Studley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Katie and George Park. Horton-cum-Studley’s nearest station is Islip station, about 4.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Churchill Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
Why act early in Horton-cum-Studley
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a place like Horton-cum-Studley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Horton-cum-Studley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Horton-cum-Studley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horton-cum-Studley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Islip station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you work in Horton-cum-Studley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Horton-cum-Studley.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.