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Landlord roof survey in Tongwell, Milton Keynes
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Tongwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Tongwell: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed damaged pots and flaunching and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Tongwell (MK15, MK14, MK16)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tongwell
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Tongwell has a long history of building, with Linford Manor about 1.2 miles west. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Willen Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Milton Keynes Central station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tongwell is about 1 mile south of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Roofs in Tongwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Milton Keynes. Our area takes in places right across Milton Keynes, large and small.
All of MK15, MK14 and MK16 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Maryland Road, Hooper Gate and Redvers Gate or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Caldecote (1 mile north-east), Willen (1 mile south-east), Newport Pagnell (1 mile north), Great Linford (1 mile west) and Woolstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Milton Keynes (3 miles south-west), Bletchley (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (5 miles south), Furzton (5 miles south), Whitehouse (4 miles south-west) and Fenny Stratford (5 miles south).
Around Tongwell
We work in homes and buildings around Gyosei International School UK, Giffard Park pub and Ousedale School and the streets around them. Tongwell’s nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Milton Keynes University Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tongwell Lake and Little Linford Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Tongwell
Can a landlord with a rental near Milton Keynes Central station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is Tongwell within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Tongwell?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Tongwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Tongwell
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tongwell and across Milton Keynes can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.