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Landlord roof survey in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Upper Heyford and across Oxfordshire.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Upper Heyford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord roof survey in Upper Heyford: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Upper Heyford and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about leaks into upper flats and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Upper Heyford drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Upper Heyford
I let a flat near Heyford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Heyford is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is Upper Heyford in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Upper Heyford.
When to book a survey in Upper Heyford
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Around Upper Heyford, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around Upper Heyford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Heyford Park Chapel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Upper Heyford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX25 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Upper Heyford: Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Near you in Upper Heyford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub. The closest station to Upper Heyford is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.