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Landlord roof survey in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes and across Oxfordshire.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sutton-under-Brailes
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof survey in Sutton-under-Brailes: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We are often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and blocked gutters over flats, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Sutton-under-Brailes, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes
Will you come out to Sutton-under-Brailes?
Yes. Sutton-under-Brailes is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sutton-under-Brailes is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What affects the price in Sutton-under-Brailes
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Sutton-under-Brailes, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sutton-under-Brailes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Sutton-under-Brailes
Roofs on let and shared buildings often 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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The streets around a church such as St Thomas a Becket Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
For any home in Sutton-under-Brailes, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Sutton-under-Brailes are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Around Sutton-under-Brailes
In Sutton-under-Brailes, that means homes and buildings near Cherington Arms Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sutton-under-Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.