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Milton Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Milton Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Milton Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Milton Hill: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Milton Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Milton Hill (OX13, OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Milton Hill
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Milton Hill
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Common roof problems in Milton Hill
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Blaise: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Questions from Milton Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Didcot Parkway station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is my home in Milton Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in Milton Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Milton Hill included.
Local roofs in Milton Hill
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as St Blaise CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Milton Hill is about 2 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Milton Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX13 and OX14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Torpy Close, Mitchell Way and Pulford Way. Other places close to Milton Hill include Milton Heights (1 mile north), Steventon (1 mile north-west), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (3 miles north) and Marcham (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west), Grove (5 miles west) and Faringdon (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Milton Hill
We work in homes and buildings around UTC Oxfordshire, UTC Oxfordshire and The Cherry Tree pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.6 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.