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Roof Survey in Tattenhoe
Roof surveys in Tattenhoe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
About our roof survey in Tattenhoe
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Tattenhoe, 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 proper 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Tattenhoe (MK4)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Tattenhoe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tattenhoe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bletchley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof surveys in Tattenhoe: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Bletchley Park lies about 2.1 miles east, so building around Tattenhoe goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building like Giles Brook Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tattenhoe is about 1 mile south-west of Furzton, in Milton Keynes. Wherever you are in Tattenhoe, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Tattenhoe is one of the towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: MK4. If you need a roof survey at a property on Gunver Lane, Hartland Avenue and Hengistbury Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Tattenhoe include Newton Longville (2 miles south-east), Bletchley (2 miles east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles east), Newton Leys (3 miles south-east) and Salden (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (3 miles north), Newport Pagnell (7 miles north-east), Whitehouse (3 miles north-west), Middleton (5 miles north-east), Fenny Stratford (3 miles east) and Olney (12 miles north).
What’s near Tattenhoe
In Tattenhoe, that means homes and buildings near Prince George pub and Shenley Brook End School. Tattenhoe’s nearest station is Bletchley station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Hangmans Hill (2.2 miles south) and The Holley/Cornelius Collection (2 miles east). Not far away are Furzton Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
Common roof problems in Tattenhoe
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For landlords with property near Bletchley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Tattenhoe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.