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Landlord Roof Survey in Middle Aston
Landlord roof surveys in Middle Aston, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Middle Aston
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Middle Aston
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Middle Aston, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Landlord roof surveys in Middle Aston: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Middle Aston. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Middle Aston and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX25. Close by, we survey roofs in Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Middle Aston
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Middle Aston’s nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Middle Aston
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Middle Aston questions
Will you come out to Middle Aston?
Yes, Middle Aston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Heyford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
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Why act early in Middle Aston
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.