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Landlord Roof Survey in New Hinksey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in New Hinksey. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in New Hinksey
Holywell Manor, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Hinksey. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to South Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shop and office owners around Westgate Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in New Hinksey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX1 and OX4. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around New Hinksey: South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
What’s near New Hinksey
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Park, Oxford Media & Business School and The Duke of Monmouth pub, among other places. You’ll also find Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east) and Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north). The closest station to New Hinksey is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Hinksey
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and worn ridges, hips and verges, across converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like New Hinksey, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to New Hinksey is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in New Hinksey
Is New Hinksey within the area you cover?
Yes. New Hinksey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in New Hinksey?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in New Hinksey
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Homes in smaller places like New Hinksey can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in New Hinksey
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed