Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Jericho
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Jericho. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Jericho
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and damaged pots and flaunching, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
Around Jericho, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How it 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. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Jericho doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Jericho homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Jericho goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Jericho is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
All of OX1 and OX2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane. Jericho is on the A4144, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Jericho
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxford University Parks, The Rickety Press pub and The Eckersley School of English and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north) and Somerville College Library (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Jericho
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Towns and villages near Jericho
What else we do in Jericho
What we’re asked to look at in Jericho
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Questions from Jericho
Is my home in Jericho listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Jericho?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.