Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Oving, Buckinghamshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Oving, with photos and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Oving
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Oving
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Oving, 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Oving (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Oving
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Oving can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Oving
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Oving
Can a landlord with a rental near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Oving?
Yes. Oving is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take 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 I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Oving
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Waddesdon Manor, about 4.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Oving goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Whitchurch Combined School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Oving is about 5 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Oving as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Bowling Alley, The Pightle and Stone View and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Pitchcott (1 mile south-west), Whitchurch (1 mile east), North Marston (1 mile north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles south), Buckingham (9 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Oving
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Boy pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (0.9 miles south-east).
What we’re asked to look at in Oving
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one