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Landlord roof survey in Sarsden, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Sarsden? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sarsden and across Oxfordshire.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof survey in Sarsden: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or lifting flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Sarsden, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Towns and villages near Sarsden
What else we do in Sarsden
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Sarsden, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sarsden
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Chastleton House, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Sarsden goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Kingham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Sarsden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Sarsden is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Sarsden, we cover Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
Around Sarsden
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Sarsden is Kingham station, about 2.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are 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.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sarsden, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Sarsden
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chipping Norton School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sarsden
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Common questions in Sarsden
Will you come out to Sarsden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Sarsden listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.