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Landlord roof survey in New Marston, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in New Marston. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like New Marston doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How a landlord roof survey works in New Marston
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like New Marston can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Marston and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New Marston questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like New Marston?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Nearby places to New Marston
What else we do in New Marston
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in New Marston
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Why it is worth a survey now in New Marston
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Blocked gutters on homes around New Marston overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys in New Marston: local notes
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around New Marston has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 0.7 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Michael's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Michael and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in New Marston and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes New Marston.
Surveys in OX3, OX1 and OX4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around New Marston: Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Landmarks near New Marston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park. Nearby too are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). New Marston’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in New Marston
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For businesses in and around places such as Clarendon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one