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Roof survey in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys across Kennington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Kennington: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We are often asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Kennington, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Kennington
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For businesses in and around places such as Templars Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
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Kennington questions
I let a flat near Radley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Kennington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Kennington in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Kennington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Kennington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Prices for roof surveys in Kennington
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof surveys in Kennington: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Holywell Manor lies about 3.1 miles north, so building around Kennington goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to St Swithun's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Kennington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kennington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX1 and OX14. Whether your property is on Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
What’s near Kennington
Around Kennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Oxford Academy, Emmanuel Christian School and The Tandem pub. The closest station to Kennington is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.