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Lyneham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lyneham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Lyneham
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Lyneham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lyneham
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lyneham can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Lyneham. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX7. We also cover the places around Lyneham: Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Lyneham
The closest station to Lyneham is Shipton station, about 1.1 miles south.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Lyneham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Lyneham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Lyneham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lyneham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shipton station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lyneham
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What we are asked to look at in Lyneham
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For any home in Lyneham, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?