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Landlord roof survey in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Botley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Botley
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Botley
Is Botley within the area you cover?
Yes, Botley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Botley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in Botley?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Botley
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What else we do in Botley
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Landlord roof surveys in Botley: local notes
About 3.1 miles south-east lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Botley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ley Hill School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Amersham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near St George's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Botley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Botley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Botley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub. The closest station to Botley is Amersham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Botley
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Botley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.