Oxfordshire · London and the South East
North Newington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around North Newington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
FAQs for North Newington
Is North Newington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in North Newington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Landlord roof survey in North Newington
We survey let and shared roofs in North Newington and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at ceiling stains reported by tenants and gutters overflowing onto walls, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- North Newington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
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How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around North Newington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Useful tips for North Newington property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys around North Newington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 1 mile south, show how far back building in the area around North Newington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Newington is about 2 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in North Newington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX15 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Main Street, Park Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to North Newington include Broughton (1 mile south), Neithrop (1 mile east), Ruscote (1 mile east), Wroxton (1 mile north) and Drayton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south).
Landmarks near North Newington
Around North Newington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton School and The Roebuck Public House and the streets around them. North Newington’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1 mile south). The countryside around North Newington includes Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Newington
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like North Newington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.