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Landlord roof survey in Lillingstone Lovell, Buckinghamshire
Landlord roof surveys across Lillingstone Lovell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Lillingstone Lovell
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Lillingstone Lovell, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Lillingstone Lovell (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lillingstone Lovell
How do I find out if my home in Lillingstone Lovell is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lillingstone Lovell?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lillingstone Lovell as anywhere else.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
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Also in Lillingstone Lovell
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lillingstone Lovell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Lillingstone Lovell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lillingstone Lovell
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Stowe House about 3 miles south-west, Lillingstone Lovell sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Lillingstone Lovell is about 4 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Lillingstone Lovell as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Lillingstone Lovell. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Akeley (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles south-east), Lamport (3 miles south-west) and Maids Moreton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (4 miles south), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (8 miles south), Tingewick (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (13 miles south-east) and Quainton (13 miles south).
What’s near Lillingstone Lovell
A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (4 miles south) and The Silverstone Experience (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Lillingstone Lovell includes Buckingham Sand Pit.