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Landlord roof survey in Marcham, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marcham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
How a landlord roof survey works in Marcham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Marcham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Marcham (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Marcham: local notes
The wider area around Marcham has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Radley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Abingdon Preparatory School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Marcham is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Marcham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Marcham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Haines Court, Orchard Way and Elwes Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Marcham: Frilford (1 mile west), Frilford Heath (1 mile north-west), Cothill (2 miles north), Tubney (2 miles north-west) and Shippon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Marcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Larkmead School and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 4.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Marcham includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common questions in Marcham
Is Marcham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Marcham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a survey in Marcham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.