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Great Hampden Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Great Hampden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Hampden
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Great Hampden 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Great Hampden (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Hampden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Great Hampden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
What affects the price in Great Hampden
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Places near Great Hampden
What else we do in Great Hampden
Common questions in Great Hampden
How do I find out if my home in Great Hampden is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Missenden station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is Great Hampden in your area?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Great Hampden.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Great Hampden
With Hughenden Manor about 3.8 miles south, Great Hampden sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Great Hampden is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Great Hampden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in HP16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on School Lane and Memorial Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Missenden (3 miles east), Wendover Dean (3 miles north-east), Coombe (3 miles north), Hunt's Green (3 miles north-east) and Kingsash (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Hampden
Around Great Hampden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hampden Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.8 miles east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Great Hampden includes Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Great Hampden
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses