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Howe Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Howe Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Howe Hill
We survey let and shared roofs in Howe Hill and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a small place like Howe Hill, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Howe Hill?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Icknield Community College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Useful tips for Howe Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What affects the price in Howe Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Howe Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howe Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Howe Hill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Howe Hill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a place like Howe Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Howe Hill homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Stonor Park, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Howe Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Howe Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX49. Other places close to Howe Hill include Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
What’s near Howe Hill
For a walk, there is Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.