Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Kingsey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Kingsey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen 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.
About our landlord roof survey in Kingsey
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls.
In a small place like Kingsey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingsey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Kingsey book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Kingsey 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.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Also in Kingsey
Kingsey: your questions answered
I let a flat near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is my home in Kingsey listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you work in Kingsey?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kingsey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What affects the price in Kingsey
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Landlord roof surveys around Kingsey
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Kingsey is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Kingsey and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in HP17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Risborough Road and Haddenham Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kingsey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose & Thistle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingsey is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses