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Landlord Roof Survey in Ramsden
Need a landlord roof survey in Ramsden? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ramsden
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of 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. We survey converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and leaks into upper flats.
Some older homes in villages like Ramsden are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Ramsden (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Ramsden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What else we do in Ramsden
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local roofs in Ramsden
Minster Lovell Hall, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ramsden. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Finstock Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ramsden is about 3 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Ramsden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX7 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street and Wilcote Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ramsden: Finstock (1 mile north-east), Delly End (1 mile south), Fawler (2 miles north-east), Hailey (2 miles south) and Poffley End (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ramsden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. Ramsden’s nearest station is Finstock station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Ramsden questions
Will you come out to Ramsden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Ramsden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in Ramsden?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask residents to report damp right away
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Common roof problems in Ramsden
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Finstock station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance