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Landlord Roof Survey in St. Ebbes
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in St. Ebbes? You can book a landlord roof survey in St. Ebbes and across Oxfordshire.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in St. Ebbes: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like St. Ebbes, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
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, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in St. Ebbes
With Holywell Manor about 0.7 miles north-east, St. Ebbes sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Shop and office owners around Westgate Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in St. Ebbes for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover St. Ebbes and the places around it.
Surveys in OX1 and OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane and the roads around them. With the A420 close by, St. Ebbes is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Around St. Ebbes
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Royal Blenheim pub, among other places. You’ll also find Cheney School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to St. Ebbes is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around St. Ebbes includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. On a bungalow or cottage around St. Ebbes, 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in St. Ebbes
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like St. Ebbes does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for St. Ebbes
Is St. Ebbes within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in St. Ebbes
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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Trees in and around Oxford University Parks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you