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Landlord Roof Survey in Marsh Baldon
Landlord roof surveys in Marsh Baldon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Marsh Baldon: what you get
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into choked outlets and gutters and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Marsh Baldon, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Nearby places to Marsh Baldon
What else we do in Marsh Baldon
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marsh Baldon
Historic houses such as Garsington Manor, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Marsh Baldon goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near Templars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you let a flat or house near Radley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Marsh Baldon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Marsh Baldon.
We survey roofs across OX44 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Baldon Lane and The Rickyard or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Marsh Baldon: Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
Around Marsh Baldon
In Marsh Baldon, that means homes and buildings near Nuneham Courtenay, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Why act early in Marsh Baldon
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Around Marsh Baldon, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Marsh Baldon
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Marsh Baldon, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Marsh Baldon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marsh Baldon?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.