Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Wilstone, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Wilstone. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wilstone
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaks into upper flats, across blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Wilstone, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wilstone (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Wilstone
Is Wilstone within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cheddington station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Also in Wilstone
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Wilstone can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord roof surveys around Wilstone
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 4.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wilstone goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Cheddington station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Marsworth Church of England Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wilstone is about 5 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Wilstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Wilstone and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of HP23 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Barton Close, Tring Road and Rosebarn Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Wilstone include Gubblecote (1 mile north), Startop's End (1 mile east), Tringford (1 mile south-east), Marsworth (1 mile east) and Drayton Beauchamp (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (11 miles south-east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Chorleywood (14 miles south-east), Grovehill (10 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Wilstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Half Moon Public House and Tring School. The closest station to Wilstone is Cheddington station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tindal Centre (4.9 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are College Lake nature reserve and Pavis Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes