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Landlord roof survey in Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Letcombe Bassett, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Letcombe Bassett
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 set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We’re often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges, on shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Letcombe Bassett
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Letcombe Bassett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Letcombe Bassett
Landlords and agents in Letcombe Bassett book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Letcombe Bassett
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Letcombe Bassett?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Letcombe Bassett?
Yes, Letcombe Bassett is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord roof surveys in Letcombe Bassett: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For any home in Letcombe Bassett, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Letcombe Bassett, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Letcombe Bassett, we cover Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Letcombe Bassett
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.