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Landlord roof survey in East Claydon, Buckinghamshire
Need a landlord roof survey in East Claydon? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in East Claydon
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and cracked or lifting flashings.
In a small place like East Claydon, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- East Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Claydon
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Places near East Claydon
What else we do in East Claydon
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Claydon
With Claydon House about 1.2 miles west, East Claydon sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Claydon Church of England School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
East Claydon is about 6 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in East Claydon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover East Claydon. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Sandhill Road, Hinton Close and Briary Court or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Botolph Claydon (1 mile south), Middle Claydon (1 mile west), Steeple Claydon (2 miles west), Adstock (3 miles north) and Padbury (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north-west), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Claydon
Around East Claydon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir Thomas Fremantle School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Buckingham Community Hospital (5.9 miles north-west) and Bolbec Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Calvert Jubilee.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Questions from East Claydon
Do you cover East Claydon?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like East Claydon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How much time does the visit need?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in East Claydon
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around East Claydon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.