Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Islip Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Islip, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Islip
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and leaks into upper flats.
Some older homes in villages like Islip are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Islip
Also in Islip
Landlord roof surveys around Islip
About 4.6 miles south lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Islip has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Islip station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Dr South's Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Islip is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Islip, we cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Around Islip
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn and Gosford Hill School, among other places. There is a railway station in Islip itself: Islip station. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
Common roof problems in Islip
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
The streets around a church like St Nicholas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Islip
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Islip, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Islip can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Islip
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Islip, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Islip
- A written report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Islip: your questions answered
Is Islip within the area you cover?
Yes. Islip is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Islip listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.