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Landlord roof survey in Chilton, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Chilton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Questions from Chilton
I let a flat near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilton
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Chilton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Chilton (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Chilton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Landlord roof surveys around Chilton
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.2 miles north-east lies Waddesdon Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Chilton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chilton is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Chilton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Chilton is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Landlord roof surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Thame Road, Chapel Lane and Princes Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Chilton, we cover Easington (1 mile south), Shabbington (3 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), Ickford (3 miles south-west) and North Weston (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chilton
In Chilton, that means homes and buildings near The Poacher's Pocket pub. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (3.4 miles south) and Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Snakemoor.
What else we do in Chilton
When to book a survey in Chilton
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlords with a home close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Chilton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.