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Landlord roof survey in North Crawley, Milton Keynes
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in North Crawley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in North Crawley: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like North Crawley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- North Crawley (MK16)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like North Crawley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around North Crawley
The wider area around North Crawley has a long history of building, with Linford Manor about 4.8 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like Church of St Firmin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like North Crawley CofE School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
North Crawley is about 3 miles east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We cover North Crawley and the rest of Milton Keynes. Our area takes in places right across Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Surveys in MK16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Bryans Crescent and Hackett Place. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Moulsoe (2 miles south-west), Salford (3 miles south), Broughton (4 miles south-west) and Kingston (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (3 miles west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south-west), Furzton (8 miles south-west) and Whitehouse (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in North Crawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cock pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.9 miles south-west) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Tongwell Lake.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Questions from North Crawley
Do you cover North Crawley?
Yes, North Crawley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in North Crawley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for landlord roof surveys in North Crawley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.