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Landlord roof survey in Shellingford, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Shellingford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Shellingford
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 over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or lifting flashings, on rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Shellingford, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shellingford. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Shellingford
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
The streets around a church such as Church of St Faith are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you’ll get the report
Landlord roof surveys in Shellingford: local notes
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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shellingford, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the SN7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Church Street and Fernham Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shellingford: Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shellingford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faringdon Community College, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Shellingford: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shellingford?
Yes, Shellingford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shellingford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Shellingford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.