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Flat roof survey in Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Bishopstone, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Flat roof survey in Bishopstone: what you get
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. Typical surveys look at splits, cracks and crazing and gaps at upstands and abutments, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Somewhere as small as Bishopstone, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bishopstone (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Bishopstone, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bishopstone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Bishopstone?
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
Flat roofs in Bishopstone
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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.
For businesses in and around places such as Friars Square, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Take a building like The Mandeville School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bishopstone is about 2 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bishopstone, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Flat roof surveys in HP17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bishopstone, Furlong Crescent and Moreton Lane. We also cover Sedrup (1 mile north), Walton Court (1 mile north-east), Ford (2 miles west), Upton (2 miles west) and Little Kimble (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (11 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bishopstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Harrow pub. The closest station to Bishopstone is Aylesbury station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north-east) and Friars Square (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Bishopstone includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Bishopstone: your questions answered
Is Bishopstone within the area you cover?
Yes, Bishopstone is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bishopstone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Bishopstone?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.