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Flat Roof Survey in Danesfield
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Danesfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Danesfield
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Danesfield, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Danesfield (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Danesfield
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Danesfield?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Danesfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Danesfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Danesfield, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Useful tips for Danesfield property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Flat roofs in Danesfield
The wider area around Danesfield has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 0.6 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Danesfield. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you look after a building such as Danesfield School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Danesfield is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Danesfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Danesfield. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SL7. That includes homes and businesses on Kings Wood, Thames Reach and Chestnut Close. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (1 mile west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Hurley (1 mile south-east) and Marlow Common (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Around Danesfield
Around Danesfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Dog and Badger pub. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 2.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
What we’re asked to look at in Danesfield
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For hotels and guest houses around Danesfield, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What affects the price in Danesfield
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.