Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Yatt Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across New Yatt, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys around New Yatt
The wider area around New Yatt has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 3.4 miles west. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) 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 Finstock station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
New Yatt is about 2 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from New Yatt are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Yatt and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like New Yatt Road and New Yatt Lane. We also cover the places around New Yatt: North Leigh (1 mile east), Poffley End (1 mile west), Delly End (1 mile west), Hailey (2 miles west) and East End (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south) and Grove (14 miles south).
Near you in New Yatt
In New Yatt, that means homes and buildings near The King's School, Wood Green School and The Saddlers Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to New Yatt is Finstock station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near New Yatt include Blenheim Farm.
Landlord roof survey in New Yatt: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaks into upper flats, on blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like New Yatt are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- New Yatt (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like New Yatt, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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New Yatt questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Yatt?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Finstock station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Is New Yatt in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in New Yatt and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in New Yatt
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include 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.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Yatt
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why act early in New Yatt
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. For older village homes like those around New Yatt, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.