Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Edgcott
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Edgcott? You can book a landlord roof survey in Edgcott and across Buckinghamshire.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Edgcott, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Landlord roof survey in Edgcott: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into ponding or splits on flat roofs and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Edgcott, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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.
- Location
- Edgcott (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Edgcott
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Nearby places to Edgcott
More services for Edgcott
Landlords, agents and block managers in Edgcott
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Local roofs in Edgcott
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3 miles north-east lies Claydon House, a reminder of how long the area around Edgcott has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Edgcott is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Edgcott and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Edgcott is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across HP18 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Buckingham Road, St Michaels Close and Lawn House Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Grendon Underwood (1 mile south), Ludgershall (3 miles south), Blackthorn (4 miles south-west), Piddington (4 miles south-west) and Brill (6 miles south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Around Edgcott
For a walk, there’s Calvert Jubilee.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Questions from Edgcott
Will you come out to Edgcott?
Yes. Edgcott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Edgcott is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.