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Landlord roof survey in Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Whitchurch, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Whitchurch
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Whitchurch, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Whitchurch (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Whitchurch
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Whitchurch Combined School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Whitchurch is about 4 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whitchurch and nearby. Whitchurch is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Landlord roof surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Market Hill and Church Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitchurch include Oving (1 mile west), Hardwick (1 mile south), Pitchcott (2 miles west), Weedon (2 miles south-east) and North Marston (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles south), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (4 miles south), Southcourt (5 miles south) and Princes Risborough (11 miles south).
What’s near Whitchurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 3.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tindal Centre (4.2 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (less than half a mile west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Whitchurch, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Whitchurch
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Whitchurch: your questions answered
Is my home in Whitchurch listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Whitchurch within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when you book.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Whitchurch and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What else we do in Whitchurch
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Whitchurch
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Whitchurch can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.