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Swerford Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Swerford.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Swerford
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and blocked gutters over flats.
In a village or hamlet like Swerford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
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 photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Nearby places to Swerford
Other services in Swerford
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a small place like Swerford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys in Swerford: local notes
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 the council is the place to ask. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Around Swerford, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Swerford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Swerford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane. Other places close to Swerford include Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Swerford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boxing Hare pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Swerford include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Swerford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Swerford, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Swerford: your questions answered
Is Swerford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Swerford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
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.
When to book a survey in Swerford
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, 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
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA