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Park Town Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Park Town? You can book a landlord roof survey in Park Town and across Oxfordshire.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Park Town, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Park Town
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Park Town, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Park Town (OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Park Town
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Park Town listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Park Town
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Park Town
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Park Town has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 0.9 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wychwood School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park like Oxford University Parks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Park Town is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Park Town and the rest of Oxfordshire. Park Town is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Surveys in OX2 and OX1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Parks Road, Keble Road and Crick Road. Park Town sits on or near the A4144, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Park Town include Norham Manor (1 mile east), Walton Manor (1 mile south-west), Jericho (1 mile south-west), North Oxford (1 mile north) and St John Street area (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Around Park Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Rose & Crown pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Oxford Academy (0.6 miles north) and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to Park Town is Oxford station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (1 mile south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Park Town include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.