Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Ludgershall. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Ludgershall
We survey let and shared roofs in Ludgershall and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Ludgershall, homes are often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Also near Ludgershall
What else we do in Ludgershall
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ludgershall
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ludgershall?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ludgershall
Is Ludgershall in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ludgershall is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Ludgershall 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ludgershall
About 3.1 miles south-west lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Ludgershall has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ludgershall and the surrounding area. Ludgershall is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the HP18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Near you in Ludgershall
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ludgershall
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ludgershall, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Ludgershall, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.