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Flat roof survey in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
Flat roof surveys in Broughton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof survey in Broughton: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Broughton can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, 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, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Broughton (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broughton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat and commercial roofs around Broughton
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building like Bierton Church of England Combined School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Friars Square, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Broughton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Broughton is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the HP22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Broughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School and the streets around them. Broughton’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Places near Broughton
What else we do in Broughton
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Being in a smaller place like Broughton doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Broughton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Broughton: your questions answered
Is my home in Broughton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.