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Landlord Roof Survey in Kiddington
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kiddington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Kiddington
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Kiddington, 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kiddington
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Kiddington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Kiddington
Can a landlord with a rental near Charlbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Kiddington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Local roofs in Kiddington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. The wider area around Kiddington has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 4.6 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Charlbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Kiddington 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. Oxford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in OX20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Kiddington include Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Around Kiddington
The closest station to Kiddington is Charlbury station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around Kiddington includes Blenheim Farm.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kiddington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kiddington. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Kiddington
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Kiddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kiddington
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.