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Landlord roof survey in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Swalcliffe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
When to book a survey in Swalcliffe
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes 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
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlord roof survey in Swalcliffe
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. 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. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We are often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Swalcliffe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Swalcliffe (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Swalcliffe
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Swalcliffe
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Swalcliffe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Swalcliffe
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. With Broughton Castle about 2.5 miles east, Swalcliffe sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sibford School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Swalcliffe is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Swalcliffe as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Swalcliffe. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX15. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Green, Bakers Lane and Brick Row. We also cover the places around Swalcliffe: Tadmarton (1 mile east), Burdrop (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile west), Sibford Gower (2 miles west) and Shutford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles north-east), Grimsbury (6 miles east) and Ruscote (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Swalcliffe
Around Swalcliffe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lampet Arms, among other places. Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Broughton Castle (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Swalcliffe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Swalcliffe
Will you come out to Swalcliffe?
Yes, Swalcliffe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Swalcliffe in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Deal with urgent items first
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.