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Landlord roof survey in South Hinksey, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in South Hinksey from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in South Hinksey: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and chimney stacks in poor repair, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like South Hinksey, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Hinksey
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Holywell Manor, about 1.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Hinksey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Raleigh Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in South Hinksey and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. South Hinksey is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in OX1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside South Hinksey, we cover Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near South Hinksey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Alexander Library of Ornithology, Greyfriars Catholic School and Oxford Media & Business School. Nearby too are Raleigh Park (1.3 miles north-west) and The General Elliot pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near South Hinksey include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like South Hinksey can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in South Hinksey
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Hinksey can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
South Hinksey: your questions answered
Is my home in South Hinksey listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in South Hinksey?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Hinksey
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Towns and villages near South Hinksey
Also in South Hinksey
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.