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Shotover Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Shotover Hill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Shotover Hill
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Shotover Hill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Local roofs in Shotover Hill
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 2.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Shotover Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like Templars Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Shotover Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
We cover every part of OX3 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Shotover Hill: Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Shotover Hill
Around Shotover Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cheney School, Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School and Crown & Thistle pub, among other places. Nearby too are St Francis Church (0.7 miles south-west) and Stansfeld Park (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Shotover Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. On a bungalow or cottage around Shotover Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Shotover Hill
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Shotover Hill, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Shotover Hill
How do I find out if my home in Shotover Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Shotover Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
When to book a survey in Shotover Hill
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Oxford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs