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Milcombe Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Milcombe, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milcombe
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular 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. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Some older homes in villages like Milcombe are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Milcombe (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Milcombe
About 2.2 miles north lies Broughton Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Milcombe has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Bloxham Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Milcombe is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Milcombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Barlow Close and Main Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Tadmarton (2 miles north-west), Swalcliffe (3 miles north-west), Sibford Ferris (4 miles north-west), Burdrop (4 miles north-west) and Shutford (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west) and Neithrop (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Milcombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Warriner School and The Horse & Groom pub. Milcombe’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (2.2 miles north) and Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Milcombe include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
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Common questions in Milcombe
Will you come out to Milcombe?
Yes, Milcombe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Banbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Milcombe?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Milcombe
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, 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 between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Milcombe, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When to book a survey in Milcombe
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive