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Landlord roof survey in Speen, Buckinghamshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Speen. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys around Speen
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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Speen has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 3.1 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Speen CofE VA School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Saunderton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like Speen Church (Baptist), corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Speen is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Speen for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Speen. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: HP27. You’ll find streets such as St Peters Close, Studridge Lane and Chapel Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover Upper North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile east), Walter's Ash (1 mile south), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east) and Stony Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Speen
We work in homes and buildings around King William IV Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Speen is Saunderton station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.4 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Speen
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are frequently asked to look into choked outlets and gutters and standing water on a flat roof, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Speen (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Speen frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Speen
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Speen
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For older village homes like those around Speen, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Speen
Will you come out to Speen?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Saunderton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.