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Landlord roof survey in West Hendred, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in West Hendred.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
About our landlord roof survey in West Hendred
We survey let and shared roofs in West Hendred and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and standing water on a flat roof, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
In a small place like West Hendred, many roofs stand in the open, 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 often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- West Hendred (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in West Hendred
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around West Hendred, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What affects the price in West Hendred
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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West Hendred questions
Is West Hendred within the area you cover?
Yes. West Hendred is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Didcot Parkway station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in West Hendred?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in West Hendred?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Hendred
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hendreds Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Hendred is about 3 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in West Hendred as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes West Hendred. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: OX12. You will find streets like Bankside, The Greenway and The Millham. Other places close to West Hendred include East Hendred (1 mile east), Ardington (1 mile west), East Lockinge (1 mile south-west), Rowstock (2 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (3 miles west) and Grove (3 miles west).
Around West Hendred
In West Hendred, that means homes and buildings near The Hare pub and the streets around them. West Hendred’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.