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Postcombe Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Postcombe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Postcombe: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and people most often book us about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a village or hamlet like Postcombe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Postcombe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we’re asked to look at in Postcombe
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
Useful tips for Postcombe property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Postcombe questions
Is my home in Postcombe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Postcombe?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Postcombe
About 0.8 miles west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Postcombe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We visit Postcombe as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Postcombe include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Postcombe
Around Postcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near England's Rose pub. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Postcombe include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Postcombe
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Postcombe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.