Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bradenham
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bradenham, with photos and a written report.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Bradenham
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaking joints at party walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Bradenham (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Bradenham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bradenham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common questions in Bradenham
I let a flat near Saunderton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bradenham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bradenham
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. West Wycombe Park House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bradenham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you run a business near Eden, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Naphill and Walters Ash School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bradenham is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Bradenham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of HP14 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Bradenham, we cover Saunderton (1 mile north-west), West Wycombe (1 mile south), Green End (2 miles south-west), Bledlow Ridge (2 miles west) and Saunderton Lee (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Bradenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Yoesden.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
When to book a survey in Bradenham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report