Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Buckingham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Buckingham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys around Buckingham
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. Historic houses like Stowe House, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Buckingham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like George Grenville Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Peter and St Paul: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Buckingham is about 10 miles west of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Buckingham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Buckingham and the places around it. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the MK18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Market Square, Market Hill and High Street. Buckingham sits on or near the A421 and A422, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Buckingham, we cover Padbury (2 miles south-east), Thornborough (3 miles east), Adstock (3 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (4 miles south) and Middle Claydon (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east). Buckingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Around Buckingham
In Buckingham, that means homes and buildings near The Three Cups Public House and Buckingham School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Movie Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Landlord roof survey in Buckingham
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with 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’re often asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and standing water on a flat roof, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
In a town like Buckingham, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Buckingham (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Buckingham
What else we do in Buckingham
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Buckingham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Buckingham
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Useful tips for Buckingham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
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 we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buckingham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Buckingham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Buckingham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Buckingham?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Buckingham too.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.