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Towersey Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Towersey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Towersey
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 along with RTM and residents’ 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 survey converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Towersey may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Towersey (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Towersey property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What else we do in Towersey
Landlord roof surveys around Towersey
About 4.2 miles south-west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Towersey has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Catherine, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lord Williams's School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Towersey is about 1 mile east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Towersey and the surrounding area. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Towersey and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Lower Green, Thame Road and Windmill Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Towersey: Kingsey (1 mile north-east), Thame (1 mile west), Emmington (2 miles south), Haddenham (2 miles north) and Sydenham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Bicester (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west) and Chinnor (3 miles south).
Around Towersey
For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Towersey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
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’re asking contractors to price. Around Towersey, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Towersey
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Towersey
Can a landlord with a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Towersey is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Towersey?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you cover Towersey?
Yes. We cover Towersey and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.