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Landlord Roof Survey in Longwick
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Longwick from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
How a landlord roof survey works in Longwick
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp or stains in top-floor flats and blocked gutters over flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Longwick drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Longwick (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Longwick
What else we do in Longwick
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Longwick is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
FAQs for Longwick
I let a flat near Monks Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Longwick?
Yes, Longwick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Why it is worth a survey now in Longwick
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Homes in smaller places like Longwick can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longwick
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Longwick
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Longwick Church of England Combined School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Owlswick Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Monks Risborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Longwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Longwick and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Landlord roof surveys in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Longwick
In Longwick, that means homes and buildings near Princes Risborough School and The Red Lion Public House. Longwick’s nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Longwick includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longwick
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.