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Littlemore Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Littlemore.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Littlemore
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. 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 make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Littlemore, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Littlemore
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.7 miles north lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Littlemore has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Emmanuel Christian School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Templars Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Littlemore and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Littlemore.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX4 and OX3. Whether your property is on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4074, Littlemore is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Around Littlemore
We work in homes and buildings around John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy. The closest station to Littlemore is Radley station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (within half a mile south). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Littlemore
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Useful tips for Littlemore property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Littlemore
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Littlemore?
Yes. Littlemore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Littlemore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Homes in smaller places like Littlemore can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlemore
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.