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Kencot Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kencot and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kencot
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you look after a building such as St Peter's Church of England School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
How a landlord roof survey works in Kencot
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Kencot are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Kencot (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Kencot questions
How do I find out if my home in Kencot is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kencot?
Yes, Kencot is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kencot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How do I book a survey in Kencot?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kencot
Historic houses such as Kelmscott Manor, about 4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Kencot goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Kencot work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Kencot is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Kencot include Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kencot
Around Kencot, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub and Carterton Community College. Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
Why act early in Kencot
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kencot, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Kencot, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.