Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in South Leigh
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in South Leigh, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
About our landlord roof survey in South Leigh
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like South Leigh may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Leigh (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like South Leigh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Common questions in South Leigh
Is South Leigh within the area you cover?
Yes, South Leigh is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in South Leigh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Leigh
Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 4.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around South Leigh goes. 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Hanborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
South Leigh is about 3 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Leigh and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX29 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Church End and Chapel Road. We also cover the places around South Leigh: High Cogges (1 mile west), Madley Park (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-west), Cogges (2 miles west) and Stanton Harcourt (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles west) and Carterton (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in South Leigh
For rail, the closest station is Hanborough station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles west).
Places near South Leigh
Also in South Leigh
Common roof problems in South Leigh
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take a building like Wood Green School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older and listed buildings around South Leigh may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in South Leigh
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.