Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Rowstock
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Rowstock. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Rowstock
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Rowstock, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Rowstock (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rowstock
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Didcot Parkway station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Matthew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Rowstock is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Rowstock and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Rowstock is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tudor Walk, Wantage Road and Reading Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rowstock: East Hendred (1 mile west), West Hendred (2 miles west), Ardington (3 miles west), East Lockinge (3 miles west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west) and Grove (5 miles west).
Near you in Rowstock
Around Rowstock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old Chequers pub and UTC Oxfordshire. For rail, the closest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3 miles east. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.7 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Rowstock, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Rowstock
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rowstock can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Places near Rowstock
Other services in Rowstock
Common roof problems in Rowstock
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harwell Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rowstock
Will you come out to Rowstock?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Didcot Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re 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.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rowstock
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.