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Landlord Roof Survey in West Hanney
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for West Hanney, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in West Hanney
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like West Hanney may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in West Hanney
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Also near West Hanney
Also in West Hanney
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Hanney
Historic houses like Longworth House, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around West Hanney goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like St James Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St James: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in West Hanney, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the OX12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Main Street, The Croft and School Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Near you in West Hanney
In West Hanney, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Useful tips for West Hanney property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Hanney
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
West Hanney questions
Is West Hanney within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in West Hanney 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 at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around West Hanney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.