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Landlord Roof Survey in Woodstock
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Woodstock from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Woodstock
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Woodstock drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Woodstock (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Woodstock doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Woodstock
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. With lower homes, common in places like Woodstock, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
Also near Woodstock
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Landlord roof surveys in Woodstock: local notes
Historic houses like Blenheim Palace, about 0.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodstock goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodstock Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Hanborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Woodstock is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Woodstock, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Woodstock is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across OX20 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Briar Thicket. Main roads around Woodstock include the A44, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Woodstock, we cover Bladon (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (2 miles north-east), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles east), Thrupp (2 miles east) and Begbroke (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west) and Carterton (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Woodstock
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Punchbowl Inn and Marlborough School, among other places. The closest station to Woodstock is Hanborough station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (0.5 miles west).
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Woodstock
Is my home in Woodstock listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hanborough station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Woodstock
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses