Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Middle Claydon Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Middle Claydon? You can book a landlord roof survey in Middle Claydon and across Buckinghamshire.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Middle Claydon
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We’re often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Middle Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Middle Claydon can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Middle Claydon questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Middle Claydon?
Yes, Middle Claydon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Middle Claydon listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Landlord roof surveys in Middle Claydon: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Claydon House, about 0.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Middle Claydon. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Middle Claydon is about 5 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Middle Claydon and nearby. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Middle Claydon and the places around it. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
All of MK18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Middle Claydon, we cover Botolph Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (1 mile east), Steeple Claydon (1 mile north-west), Adstock (3 miles north-east) and Padbury (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south), Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Middle Claydon
Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (5.4 miles north). Open spaces near Middle Claydon include Calvert Jubilee.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
For landlords and managing agents
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 with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Also near Middle Claydon
Also in Middle Claydon
When to book a survey in Middle Claydon
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building like East Claydon Church of England School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?