Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Upper North Dean
Landlord roof surveys in Upper North Dean from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Upper North Dean homes and their roofs
About 2.4 miles south lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Upper North Dean has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Speen CofE VA School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around Eden may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper North Dean and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
We work across the HP14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper North Dean
In Upper North Dean, that means homes and buildings near Pipers Corner School and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
How a landlord roof survey works in Upper North Dean
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 along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs 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. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Upper North Dean are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Upper North Dean property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Upper North Dean, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Places near Upper North Dean
What else we do in Upper North Dean
Common roof problems in Upper North Dean
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.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Upper North Dean
Is Upper North Dean within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Upper North Dean is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.