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Landlord roof survey in Watlington, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Watlington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Landlord roof survey in Watlington
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 give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and choked outlets and gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Watlington can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Watlington (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Watlington
What else we do in Watlington
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Watlington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Watlington property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
FAQs for Watlington
Is my home in Watlington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Watlington within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I book a survey in Watlington?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Local roofs in Watlington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.2 miles north lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Watlington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Watlington Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Leonard, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Watlington is about 7 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Watlington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Watlington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX49 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Brookside and Quarrington Place or a nearby road, we can help. Watlington is on the B480 and B4009, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Pyrton (1 mile north), Britwell Salome (1 mile south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Ewelme (3 miles south-west) and Chalgrove (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (10 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (7 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles west).
Around Watlington
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's Church, Royal Oak pub and Icknield Community College, among other places. Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Watlington
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.