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Longworth Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Longworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Longworth: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Longworth are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Nearby places to Longworth
What else we do in Longworth
Longworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Longworth?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Longworth is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Longworth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Longworth
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Landlord roof surveys in Longworth: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Longworth House, about 0.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longworth. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Longworth Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Longworth can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Longworth is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Landlord roof surveys in OX13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Longworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Waggon And Horses Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Longworth includes Hitchcopse Pit.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Longworth, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.