Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Lyford Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Lyford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyford
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Lyford may be 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 often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Lyford (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Lyford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Landlord roof surveys around Lyford
Historic houses like Longworth House, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Lyford goes. 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. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Lyford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Lyford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX12 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
What’s near Lyford
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers pub. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
Why act early in Lyford
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Lyford, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Lyford
Is Lyford in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Lyford is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lyford?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
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 are ready.