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Landlord roof survey in Moreton, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Moreton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Common roof problems in Moreton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moreton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked or lifting flashings, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Moreton, 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. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Moreton (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Moreton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Nearby places to Moreton
What else we do in Moreton
Landlord roof surveys in Moreton: local notes
Adwell House, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Moreton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Lord Williams's School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Moreton is about 1 mile south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Moreton. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Moreton. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Thame (1 mile north-east), Towersey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (3 miles north), Sydenham (3 miles south-east) and Emmington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Moreton
In Moreton, that means homes and buildings near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Old Plough House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Thame Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Moreton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Moreton
How do I find out if my home in Moreton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What affects the price in Moreton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.