Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Jordans
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Jordans and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Jordans
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about a sagging deck under the covering and outlets that hold water back.
Somewhere as small as Jordans, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Jordans (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Jordans
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 5 miles north-east lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Jordans has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Holy Trinity, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building like Jordans School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Jordans and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in HP9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Jordans include Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east), Horn Hill (3 miles east) and Maple Cross (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Jordans
We work in homes and buildings around British Defence Film Library, The Chalfonts Community College and Jolly Cricketers pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Seer Green & Jordans station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Jordans: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Jordans?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Jordans?
Yes, Jordans is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Jordans as anywhere else.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I book a survey in Jordans?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the price in Jordans
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include 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.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Jordans, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Jordans
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you let a flat or house near Seer Green & Jordans station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Jordans, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.