Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Watermead
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Watermead and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Watermead: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Watermead and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. If you are worried about choked outlets and gutters and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a smaller place like Watermead, 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 typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Watermead (HP19, HP20, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Watermead
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Watermead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Watermead?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Aylesbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. In an older home around Watermead, 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, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Watermead often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Watermead
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like St Louis Catholic Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Watermead is about 1 mile north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Watermead and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP19, HP20 and HP22 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Farnley Road, Verwood Road and Cannock Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A4157, Watermead is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Watermead, we cover Elmhurst (1 mile south), New Zealand (1 mile south-west), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile south-west), Aylesbury (1 mile south) and Queens Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haddenham (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Watermead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aylesbury Grammar School, The Watermead Inn and Stocklake Park Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tindal Centre (0.7 miles south) and Friars Square (1.2 miles south).
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Watermead
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
Towns and villages near Watermead
What else we do in Watermead
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.