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Kidlington Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kidlington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
When to book a survey in Kidlington
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas More Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Kidlington
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Kidlington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kidlington (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Kidlington property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
FAQs for Kidlington
Do you cover smaller places like Kidlington?
Yes, Kidlington is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Oxford Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. 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 isn’t right.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kidlington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Kidlington is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kidlington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Blenheim Palace about 3.5 miles north-west, Kidlington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Oxford Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Kidlington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Kidlington is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Every address in OX5 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Kidlington include the A4260, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
What’s near Kidlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gosford Hill School and Red Lion pub. The closest station to Kidlington is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.