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Landlord roof survey in Upton, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Upton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Upton, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Upton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Upton
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Useful tips for Upton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Common questions in Upton
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Upton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Local roofs in Upton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Brightwell Manor about 4.7 miles north-east, Upton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Blewbury Endowed Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Didcot Parkway station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Upton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of OX11 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Pound Lane. Other places close to Upton include West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Upton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Birinus School and The George at Upton pub. Upton’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.