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Landlord Roof Survey in Chalfont St Peter
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Chalfont St Peter, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chalfont St Peter
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Chalfont St Peter and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Chalfont St Peter drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Chalfont St Peter (SL9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Questions from Chalfont St Peter
Will you come out to Chalfont St Peter?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Chalfont St Peter is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Chalfont St Peter doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Common roof problems in Chalfont St Peter
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys around Chalfont St Peter
The wider area around Chalfont St Peter has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 4.8 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Gerrards Cross station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Chalfont St Peter is about 7 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chalfont St Peter for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SL9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Hillfield Square. If you are just outside Chalfont St Peter, we cover Chalfont Common (1 mile north), Horn Hill (2 miles north-east), Jordans (2 miles west), Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-west) and West Hyde (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (8 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (5 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles west) and Princes Risborough (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Peter has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Chalfont St Peter
In Chalfont St Peter, that means homes and buildings near British Defence Film Library, Bulstrode Park and The Poachers pub. Other local landmarks include The Chalfonts Community College (0.6 miles west) and Gayhurst School (1 mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.1 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (under half a mile west). Not far away are Northmoor Hill Wood and Pynesfield Lake.