Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Kingston Lisle Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Kingston Lisle. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. For an older or listed building in a place like Kingston Lisle, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingston Lisle
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a small place like Kingston Lisle, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Kingston Lisle (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Kingston Lisle
Will you come out to Kingston Lisle?
Yes. Kingston Lisle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Lisle?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Kingston Lisle, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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What else we do in Kingston Lisle
What we’re asked to look at in Kingston Lisle
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kingston Lisle
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kingston Lisle
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Local roofs in Kingston Lisle
The wider area around Kingston Lisle has a long history of building, with Ashdown House about 4.7 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Kingston Lisle is about 5 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Kingston Lisle across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Hill View, Drove Way and Fawler Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Westcot (1 mile east), Sparsholt (1 mile east), Woolstone (2 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (5 miles east) and Grove (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kingston Lisle
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Day Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kingston Lisle include Whitehorse Hill and Seven Barrows.