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Landlord roof survey in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kingswood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
How a landlord roof survey works in Kingswood
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Kingswood, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Kingswood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Kingswood
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Kingswood goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Kingswood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Kingswood is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Kingswood
In Kingswood, that means homes and buildings near The Akeman Inn, among other places. Not far away are Upper Ray Meadows.
What else we do in Kingswood
Common roof problems in Kingswood
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kingswood and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Kingswood
Will you come out to Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Kingswood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
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.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.