Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Fleet Marston Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Fleet Marston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fleet Marston
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Fleet Marston, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Fleet Marston (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Common roof problems in Fleet Marston
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Fleet Marston
What else we do in Fleet Marston
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Fleet Marston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Why act early in Fleet Marston
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For older village homes like those around Fleet Marston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Fleet Marston
Can a landlord with a rental near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fleet Marston?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is Fleet Marston in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Fleet Marston and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Local roofs in Fleet Marston
About 3.1 miles west lies Waddesdon Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Fleet Marston has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places such as Friars Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Green Ridge Primary Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Fleet Marston is about 2 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Fleet Marston and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: HP18. We also cover Haydon Hill (1 mile south-east), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles east), Fairford Leys (2 miles south-east), Stone (2 miles south) and Hartwell (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (15 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles east), Southcourt (3 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south).
Around Fleet Marston
We work in homes and buildings around Buckinghamshire UTC and the streets around them. Fleet Marston has its own railway station: Aylesbury Vale Parkway station. Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.5 miles south-east) and Friars Square (2.6 miles south-east).