Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Steeple Claydon Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Steeple Claydon, with photos and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Steeple Claydon
Historic houses like Claydon House, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Steeple Claydon goes. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Steeple Claydon School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Steeple Claydon and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Steeple Claydon, we cover Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Steeple Claydon
In Steeple Claydon, that means homes and buildings near The Fountain pub. Nearby you will also find Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Steeple Claydon include Calvert Jubilee.
Landlord roof survey in Steeple Claydon
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like Steeple Claydon, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Steeple Claydon is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Steeple Claydon, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Steeple Claydon
Will you come out to Steeple Claydon?
Yes, Steeple Claydon is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Steeple Claydon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.