Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Akeley Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Akeley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof survey in Akeley
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Somewhere as small as Akeley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Akeley (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Akeley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Stowe House about 2.1 miles west, Akeley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Akeley Wood Senior School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Akeley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
All of MK18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Akeley: Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Akeley
In Akeley, that means homes and buildings near The Bull & Butcher pub. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Also near Akeley
What else we do in Akeley
Akeley questions
Do you cover Akeley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Akeley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Akeley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How do I book a survey in Akeley?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a small place like Akeley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Akeley
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Akeley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.