Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chicheley Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Chicheley, with photos and a written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Chicheley
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chicheley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Also near Chicheley
Also in Chicheley
Common questions in Chicheley
Do you cover Chicheley?
Yes, Chicheley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Chicheley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much time does the visit need?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, 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 is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Chicheley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When to book a survey in Chicheley
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chicheley
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Linford Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chicheley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Sherington Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. If you are in Chicheley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Milton Keynes coverage includes Chicheley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: MK16. Local streets include Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chicheley include Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Around Chicheley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chester Arms. Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chicheley include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.