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Landlord roof survey in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Landlord roof surveys in Ford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Ford: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Ford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Ford 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ford
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Ford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Ford homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near Friars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Ford is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Linden Way and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Ford include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ford
In Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Dinton Hermit Public House and the streets around them. Ford’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
What we’re asked to look at in Ford
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ford
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Ford questions
Is Ford within the area you cover?
Yes. Ford 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Ford?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Other services in Ford
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.