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Landlord roof survey in Sprig's Alley, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Sprig's Alley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sprig's Alley
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Sprig's Alley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sprig's Alley, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Deal with urgent items first
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around Sprig's Alley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Sprig's Alley
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sprig's Alley
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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Adwell House, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sprig's Alley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Saunderton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sprig's Alley and the surrounding area. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Sprig's Alley and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sprig's Alley
In Sprig's Alley, that means homes and buildings near Sir Charles Napier Inn. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
Places near Sprig's Alley
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sprig's Alley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Sprig's Alley questions
How do I find out if my home in Sprig's Alley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Sprig's Alley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.