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Landlord Roof Survey in Murcott
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Murcott, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Murcott
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 when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We’re often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across converted houses, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Murcott, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the price in Murcott
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Murcott questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Islip station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Murcott?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Murcott
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 often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 2.7 miles east lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Murcott has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Avenue, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Murcott for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Murcott and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of OX5 for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Near you in Murcott
The nearest railway station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.