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Flat Roof Survey in Ellesborough
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Ellesborough, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Ellesborough: what you get
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. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ellesborough may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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.
- Place
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ellesborough
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Ellesborough, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Ellesborough
Is Ellesborough in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ellesborough as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellesborough?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. For an older or listed building in a place like Ellesborough, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is 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.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Ellesborough
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Kimble Church of England School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Little Kimble station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Ellesborough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Ellesborough. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: HP17. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Ellesborough
We work in homes and buildings around The Russell Arms and John Colet School and the streets around them. Ellesborough’s nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.