Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Tubney, Oxfordshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Tubney. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tubney
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. About 1.6 miles north lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Tubney has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Abingdon Preparatory School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Tubney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Tubney is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX13. Streets in the area include Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Around Tubney
Around Tubney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dog House Hotel, among other places. Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Tubney: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. 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’s safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Tubney are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Tubney (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Tubney, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Tubney
Will you come out to Tubney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Tubney listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Common roof problems in Tubney
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
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Also in Tubney
Useful tips for Tubney property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Tubney, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats