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Landlord Roof Survey in Leafield
Landlord roof surveys in Leafield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Leafield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord roof survey in Leafield: what you get
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 are worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Leafield, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Leafield (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Leafield
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a place like Leafield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Leafield homes and their roofs
The wider area around Leafield has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 2.5 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Leafield Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Leafield and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close. We also cover Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Near you in Leafield
In Leafield, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub. Leafield’s nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What affects the price in Leafield
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What we’re asked to look at in Leafield
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Leafield
Can a landlord with a rental near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Leafield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.