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Flat roof survey in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Flat roof surveys in Botley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in Botley
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Common reasons to book are standing water left after rain and edge trims that have lifted or split, across upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Botley may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Botley?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Nearby places to Botley
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Botley
Will you come out to Botley?
Yes. Botley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Botley is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Botley
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Botley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Flat and commercial roofs around Botley
About 3.1 miles south-east lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Botley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Ley Hill School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Botley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Botley and the places around it. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the HP5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre and the roads around them. Other places close to Botley include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Near you in Botley
Around Botley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.