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Little Barrington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Little Barrington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
About our landlord roof survey in Little Barrington
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Little Barrington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Little Barrington
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 often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burford School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Little Barrington and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX18 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Minnow Lane and Middle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Little Barrington: Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
Around Little Barrington
In Little Barrington, that means homes and buildings near The Fox Inn, among other places. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Little Barrington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Little Barrington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Barrington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Little Barrington?
Yes, Little Barrington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Little Barrington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. 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 it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Little Barrington?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Little Barrington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.