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Landlord roof survey in Shilton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Shilton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof survey in Shilton
We survey let and shared roofs in Shilton and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shilton
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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 an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Shilton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Shilton homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Minster Lovell Hall about 4 miles north-east, Shilton sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Carterton Community College: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Rood, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Shilton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shilton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Landlord roof surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane. If you are just outside Shilton, we cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
Shilton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shilton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Shilton?
Yes, Shilton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shilton
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.