Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Summertown
Need a landlord roof survey in Summertown? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Summertown
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Summertown drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord roof surveys around Summertown
With Holywell Manor about 1.7 miles south-east, Summertown sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Summer Fields School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Summertown is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across OX2 and OX3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Summertown on the A4165, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Summertown include North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Near you in Summertown
In Summertown, that means homes and buildings near Oxford Academy, Oxford University Parks and Cutteslowe Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south) and Dew Drop Inn (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Summertown is Oxford station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Summertown includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Summertown is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Summertown
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we are asked to look at in Summertown
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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FAQs for Summertown
Is Summertown within the area you cover?
Yes, Summertown is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Summertown?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.