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Flat roof survey in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Amersham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Common roof problems in Amersham
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Landlords with a home close to Amersham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Flat roof survey in Amersham: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Typical surveys look at loose or cracked edge trims and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Amersham often have flat roofs. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Amersham (HP6, HP7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Amersham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Other services in Amersham
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Amersham, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Amersham
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. On homes in Amersham, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Amersham
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Local flat roofs in Amersham
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Amersham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St. Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Amersham means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Amersham is about 7 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Amersham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across HP6 and HP7 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Station Road, London Road West and Market Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the A355 and A404, Amersham is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover Amersham on the Hill (1 mile west), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (1 mile north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Hyde Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Amersham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Amersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Pheasant Public House, Woodside Junior School and Dr Challoner's Grammar School, among other places. Amersham has its own railway station: Amersham station. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Amersham include Sands Bank.
Useful tips for Amersham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Amersham
Is Amersham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Amersham as anywhere else.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Amersham?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.