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Landlord roof survey in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Ellesborough, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Landlord roof survey in Ellesborough
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Ellesborough 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Ellesborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellesborough?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ellesborough?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea when you book.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord roof surveys around Ellesborough
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Great Kimble Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Little Kimble station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Ellesborough is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Ellesborough is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill. We also cover Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Ellesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Russell Arms and John Colet School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Little Kimble station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ellesborough include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ellesborough frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Outbuildings and barns around Ellesborough are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ellesborough
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ellesborough
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ellesborough and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.