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Landlord Roof Survey in Stanford in the Vale
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Stanford in the Vale, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Stanford in the Vale, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Stanford in the Vale
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and choked outlets and gutters, on blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Stanford in the Vale drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Stanford in the Vale (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stanford in the Vale
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stanford in the Vale and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stanford in the Vale
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Stanford in the Vale, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What else we do in Stanford in the Vale
Stanford in the Vale: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stanford in the Vale is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Stanford in the Vale?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Local roofs in Stanford in the Vale
Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Stanford in the Vale goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Denys, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stanford in the Vale is about 5 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stanford in the Vale and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Stanford in the Vale and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SN7. We cover properties on High Street, Heigham Court and Fawkner Way and the roads around them. We also cover Bow (1 mile east), Hatford (1 mile north), Shellingford (1 mile west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stanford in the Vale
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse & Jockey pub and The Old Church of St George and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Stanford in the Vale includes Dragon Hill.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.