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Landlord Roof Survey in North Hinksey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in North Hinksey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in North Hinksey
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. 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. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ponding or splits on flat roofs, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Houses in smaller places like North Hinksey can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- North Hinksey (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. With lower homes, common in places like North Hinksey, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in North Hinksey?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like North Hinksey does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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 photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in North Hinksey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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North Hinksey questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Hinksey?
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.
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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Local roofs in North Hinksey
The wider area around North Hinksey has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2 miles east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
North Hinksey is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from North Hinksey are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Every address in OX2 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Lime Road, Elms Road and Cedar Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find North Hinksey on the A34, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside North Hinksey, we cover Harcourt Hill (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east) and St John Street area (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Around North Hinksey
Around North Hinksey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and George Inn, among other places. Also close by are Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (1.2 miles east) and Angus Library and Archive (1.4 miles east). The closest station to North Hinksey is Oxford station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find Westgate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.3 miles east). The countryside around North Hinksey includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.