Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Northway
Need a landlord roof survey in Northway? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Northway
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Northway, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Northway (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Northway is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Northway
About 1.5 miles south-west lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Northway has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Anthony of Padua are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Northway is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Northway and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Northway.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Copse Lane, Marsh Lane and Upway Road and the roads around them. Northway is on the A40, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Headington (1 mile south-east), Marston (1 mile north-west), New Marston (1 mile south-west), Headington Hill (1 mile south) and Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Around Northway
Around Northway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near English Faculty Library, Bury Knowle Park and Cheney School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Rye St Antony School (0.8 miles south) and White Hart Inn (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Castle (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Northway includes Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Northway
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Northway
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Questions from Northway
Do you cover smaller places like Northway?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Northway is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.