Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Coombe.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coombe
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and damaged trims at the roof edge.
In a village or hamlet like Coombe, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Coombe (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Coombe
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Local flat roofs in Coombe
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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Little Kimble station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Great Kimble Church of England School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Coombe and nearby. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Coombe. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Coombe: Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Coombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near John Colet School and The Russell Arms, among other places. The closest station to Coombe is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
What affects the price in Coombe
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Coombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why act early in Coombe
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a place like Coombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Coombe: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Coombe?
Yes. Coombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Coombe is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How do I book a survey in Coombe?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.