Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Steeple Barton Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Steeple Barton and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Steeple Barton
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Common reasons to book include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
About our landlord roof survey in Steeple Barton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Steeple Barton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Steeple Barton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Steeple Barton, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. In a small place like Steeple Barton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Steeple Barton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Middle Barton Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Steeple Barton across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Steeple Barton and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Steeple Barton include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Steeple Barton
We work in homes and buildings around Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire). The closest station to Steeple Barton is Heyford station, about 2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Steeple Barton
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Common questions in Steeple Barton
Can a landlord with a rental near Heyford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Steeple Barton?
Yes. Steeple Barton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.