Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Aston Abbotts Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Aston Abbotts, with photos and a written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Aston Abbotts, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
About our landlord roof survey in Aston Abbotts
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
Somewhere as small as Aston Abbotts, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Aston Abbotts (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Aston Abbotts
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aston Abbotts?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Is Aston Abbotts in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Aston Abbotts and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Landlord roof surveys in Aston Abbotts: local notes
Historic houses like Ascott House, about 3.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Aston Abbotts goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Wingrave Church of England Combined School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Aston Abbotts is about 4 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Aston Abbotts and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Aston Abbotts. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Green, Ross Road and Chapmans Lea. Close by, we survey roofs in Rowsham (1 mile south), Wingrave (1 mile south-east), Bierton (3 miles south) and Burcott (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles south-west), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (13 miles north-west), Amersham (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Aston Abbotts
In Aston Abbotts, that means homes and buildings near The Cottesloe School, among other places. Aston Abbotts’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bolbec Castle (3 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.7 miles south-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Aston Abbotts property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Other services in Aston Abbotts
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Aston Abbotts
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Aston Abbotts, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Aston Abbotts, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.