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Landlord roof survey in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Landlord roof surveys in Forty Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Forty Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Princes Risborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Forty Green?
Yes, Forty Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
About our landlord roof survey in Forty Green
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Forty Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. For older village homes like those around Forty Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Forty Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Forty Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlord roof surveys in Forty Green: local notes
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. Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Forty Green goes. 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.
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Forty Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Forty Green is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Forty Green
In Forty Green, that means homes and buildings near The Peacock Country Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Forty Green includes Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Forty Green
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
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What we’re asked to look at in Forty Green
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.