Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Radley Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Radley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Radley
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you own a rental within reach of Radley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
Landlord roof survey in Radley: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Radley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally 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.
- Place
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Radley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Radley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you work in Radley?
Yes. Radley is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Landlord roof surveys around Radley
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.7 miles south-east lies Clifton Hampden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Radley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Radley Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Radley, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX14. We cover properties on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Radley
We work in homes and buildings around Nuneham Courtenay, Fitzharrys School and Bowyer Arms, among other places. Radley has its own railway station: Radley station. Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Radley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why act early in Radley
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Radley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.