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Landlord roof survey in North Oxford, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys across North Oxford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in North Oxford: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like North Oxford, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- North Oxford (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in North Oxford
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in North Oxford, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Oxford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to North Oxford is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check the loft space can be accessed
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
North Oxford: your questions answered
Will you come out to North Oxford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in North Oxford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea as you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in North Oxford
Holywell Manor, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Oxford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oxford Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
North Oxford is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Oxford can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. North Oxford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX2. Streets in the area include Hobson Road, Linton Road and Banbury Road. Main roads around North Oxford include the A4165. If you’re just outside North Oxford, we cover Summertown (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south), Walton Manor (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Near you in North Oxford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, Oxford University Parks and St Edward's School. Also close by are St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.5 miles south) and Dew Drop Inn (under half a mile north). The closest station to North Oxford is Oxford station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.1 miles south) and Oxford Castle (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near North Oxford include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Oxford
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In an older home around North Oxford, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Oxford
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.