Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Little Wittenham
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Little Wittenham, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Little Wittenham
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Little Wittenham and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Little Wittenham, 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 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Little Wittenham
How do I find out if my home in Little Wittenham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Appleford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you work in Little Wittenham?
Yes, we do. Little Wittenham is part of the area we cover.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Local roofs in Little Wittenham
Brightwell Manor, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Wittenham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Appleford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Little Wittenham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Little Wittenham. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX14. We also cover the places around Little Wittenham: Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Wittenham
Little Wittenham’s nearest station is Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Little Wittenham
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Little Wittenham 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.