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Landlord Roof Survey in South Weston
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in South Weston, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in South Weston
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it 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. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and leaks into upper flats, on converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like South Weston, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- South Weston (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Weston can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like South Weston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in South Weston
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Weston?
Yes, South Weston is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Weston as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like South Weston?
Yes, South Weston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in South Weston?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Weston
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Adwell House, about 0.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Weston. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lewknor Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Weston is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in South Weston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. South Weston is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across OX9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Weston Road and Rectory Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around South Weston: Lewknor (1 mile south-east), Postcombe (1 mile north-east), Shirburn (2 miles south), Aston Rowant (2 miles east) and Kingston Blount (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in South Weston
In South Weston, that means homes and buildings near Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House and Icknield Community College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
Also near South Weston
What else we do in South Weston
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in South Weston
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
Take an older house close to St Lawrence: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price