Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Dunton Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Dunton and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
What a flat roof survey looks like in Dunton
With Ascott House about 4.4 miles east, Dunton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Dunton is about 6 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Dunton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Dunton. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the MK18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Swanbourne (2 miles north-west), Mursley (3 miles north), Granborough (3 miles west), Winslow (4 miles north-west) and Little Horwood (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles south), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (13 miles south) and Haydon Hill (6 miles south).
What’s near Dunton
A little further out are Tindal Centre (6 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (2.5 miles south-west).
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunton
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and splits, cracks and crazing, on upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Dunton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Dunton (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dunton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Dunton
Is Dunton in the area you cover?
Yes, Dunton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Dunton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Dunton?
Yes, Dunton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
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. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Dunton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
What we’re asked to look at in Dunton
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 typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Martin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
Useful tips for Dunton property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.