Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Shenington
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Shenington, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Shenington: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Shenington and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and missing or loose roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Shenington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shenington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shenington
With Upton House about 1.9 miles north, Shenington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shenington, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX15. That includes homes and businesses on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shenington
Around Shenington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn. A little further out are Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Common roof problems in Shenington
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Shenington Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why act early in Shenington
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. For older village homes like those around Shenington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Shenington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for Shenington property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What else we do in Shenington
Common questions in Shenington
Do you cover smaller places like Shenington?
Yes, Shenington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Shenington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.