Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
Landlord roof surveys across Oakley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Oakley
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses, and people most often book us about damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Oakley, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Oakley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Oakley
Is Oakley within the area you cover?
Yes, Oakley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Oakley in the area you cover?
Yes, Oakley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Nearby places to Oakley
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Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
What affects the price in Oakley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Oakley, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Oakley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 1.5 miles north-west lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Oakley has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Oakley Church of England Combined School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Oakley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of HP18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Oakley include Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Oakley
Around Oakley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Oakley include Bernwood Meadows.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Oakley
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In a small place like Oakley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Oakley property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.