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Landlord roof survey in Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Chackmore from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Chackmore: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chackmore, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chackmore (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Chackmore, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Chackmore: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. About 1.2 miles north-west lies Stowe House, a reminder of how long the area around Chackmore has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like St James and St John CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chackmore is about 2 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Chackmore, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Chackmore is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We work across MK18 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, New College Court and The Maltings and the roads around them. If you are just outside Chackmore, we cover Radclive (1 mile south-west), Dadford (2 miles north-west), Water Stratford (2 miles west) and Shalstone (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Chackmore
We work in homes and buildings around Buckingham School, Akeley Wood Senior School and Stowe Park and Garden, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (1.2 miles north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Nearby places to Chackmore
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- 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. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Common roof problems in Chackmore
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
If you live near a park such as Stowe Park and Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chackmore. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Chackmore questions
Is Chackmore within the area you cover?
Yes, Chackmore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Chackmore in the area you cover?
Yes, Chackmore is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.