Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bedgrove
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Bedgrove, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that does not drain away
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Bedgrove, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedgrove
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed blocked or damaged outlets and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Bedgrove, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bedgrove (HP21, HP20, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bedgrove
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
What we’re asked to look at in Bedgrove
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Spirit, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Flat and commercial roofs around Bedgrove
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you look after a building such as Bedgrove Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bedgrove is about 2 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bedgrove can all book flat roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP21, HP20 and HP22 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Aplin Road, Regent Road and Eascote Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bedgrove, we cover Turnfurlong (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile north), Broughton (1 mile north), Burcott (2 miles north) and Bierton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Bedgrove
In Bedgrove, that means homes and buildings near Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes and The Grange School, among other places. Bedgrove’s nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Friars Square (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bedgrove include Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
Places near Bedgrove
Also in Bedgrove
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bedgrove and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Bedgrove
Do you cover smaller places like Bedgrove?
Yes, Bedgrove is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bedgrove is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.