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Landlord roof survey in Totteridge, Buckinghamshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Totteridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Totteridge
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’re worried about damp or stains in top-floor flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Totteridge, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Totteridge (HP13, HP11)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In an older home around Totteridge, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Totteridge?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you own a rental within reach of High Wycombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Local roofs in Totteridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Hughenden Manor about 1.9 miles north-west, Totteridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Highcrest Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places such as Eden, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Totteridge is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Totteridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Totteridge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of HP13 and HP11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hunt Road, Perth Road and Elora Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Totteridge, we cover Micklefield (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-west), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), High Wycombe (1 mile west) and Tylers Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Near you in Totteridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Wood School and Nursery, Gordon Arms and The Tower, among other places. The closest station to Totteridge is High Wycombe station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles west) and Eden (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Gomm's Wood.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Totteridge is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Totteridge
Do you cover smaller places like Totteridge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Totteridge listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.