Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Letcombe Regis
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Letcombe Regis. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Letcombe Regis: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about damaged pots and flaunching and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Letcombe Regis are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Letcombe Regis: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Letcombe Regis is listed?
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.
Is Letcombe Regis within the area you cover?
Yes, Letcombe Regis is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Letcombe Regis
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Nicholas CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces such as Betjeman Millennium Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Letcombe Regis gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Letcombe Regis is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX12 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court, all of which we cover. We also cover East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Letcombe Regis
Around Letcombe Regis, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary's School, The Greyhound Public House and Betjeman Millennium Park. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
When to book a survey in Letcombe Regis
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Letcombe Regis, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Also in Letcombe Regis
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Letcombe Regis can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.