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Mackney Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Mackney, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Mackney
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Mackney 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Mackney (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Mackney
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord roof surveys in Mackney: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 0.5 miles north lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Mackney has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a building such as Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Agatha, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Mackney is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Mackney are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Mackney. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across the OX10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile north), North Moreton (1 mile west), Wallingford (1 mile east), Shillingford (2 miles north-east) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Mackney
In Mackney, that means homes and buildings near Wallingford School and Kinecroft and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Mackney include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Mackney, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Mackney
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cholsey station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mackney?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Mackney?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Mackney?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mackney
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For older village homes like those around Mackney, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Mackney
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help