Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Ashley Green Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Ashley Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashley Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceiling stains reported by tenants and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ashley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashley Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Ashley Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
FAQs for Ashley Green
Is my home in Ashley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Ashley Green?
Yes, Ashley Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Also near Ashley Green
What else we do in Ashley Green
Local roofs in Ashley Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Cholesbury Manor House about 3.1 miles west, Ashley Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Ashlyns School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ashley Green is about 2 miles south of Berkhamsted, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Ashley Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We cover every part of HP5 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane. Other places close to Ashley Green include Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Botley (2 miles south) and Northchurch (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Near you in Ashley Green
Around Ashley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Eagle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berkhamsted station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashley Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
When to book a survey in Ashley Green
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Berkhamsted station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive