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Landlord roof survey in Shillingford, Oxfordshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Shillingford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Shillingford
We survey let and shared roofs in Shillingford and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and gutters overflowing onto walls, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Shillingford, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Shillingford
Will you come out to Shillingford?
Yes. Shillingford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Shillingford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is 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, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Shillingford?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Shillingford?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like St Laurence Church of England (A) School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Shillingford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Shillingford
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Shillingford has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 1.8 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Shillingford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shillingford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Around Shillingford
We work in homes and buildings around The Six Bells Inn and Wallingford School and the streets around them. Shillingford’s nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
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Can I check my roof myself?
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.