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Landlord roof survey in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Wendlebury, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
FAQs for Wendlebury
Can a landlord with a rental near Bicester Village station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Wendlebury?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wendlebury
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Wendlebury can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wendlebury
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wendlebury. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Places near Wendlebury
What else we do in Wendlebury
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Wendlebury
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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 such as Church of St Giles, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Bicester Village station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wendlebury can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX25 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wendlebury: Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wendlebury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Wendlebury is Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Why act early in Wendlebury
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wendlebury can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wendlebury
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What we are asked to look at in Wendlebury
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Shop and office owners around Bicester Avenue may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection