Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Radclive Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Radclive, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
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. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Radclive needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Radclive
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles, on shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Radclive, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Radclive (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Radclive?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Nearby places to Radclive
What else we do in Radclive
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common questions in Radclive
Is Radclive within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Radclive in the area you cover?
Yes, Radclive is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Radclive as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How do I book a survey in Radclive?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Radclive
About 2.1 miles north lies Stowe House, a reminder of how long the area around Radclive has been built on. 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. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Royal Latin School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Radclive is about 1 mile west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. In Radclive, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Radclive. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Chackmore (1 mile north-east), Water Stratford (2 miles west), Shalstone (3 miles north-west) and Dadford (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and Winslow (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Radclive
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Buckingham Castle (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.