Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Chartridge, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Chartridge
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. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a small place like Chartridge, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Nearby places to Chartridge
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What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Chartridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Chartridge
How do I find out if my home in Chartridge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Chartridge?
Yes, Chartridge is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Local flat roofs in Chartridge
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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Chartridge has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.1 miles north. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chartridge Combined School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Great Missenden station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Chartridge and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the HP5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Chartridge, we cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chartridge
In Chartridge, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Bell pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chartridge
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. In a place like Chartridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.