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Flat roof survey in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Kingswood and across Buckinghamshire.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Kingswood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include 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.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingswood
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and upstands pulling away from walls, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Kingswood, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Kingswood
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Kingswood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof surveys around Kingswood
Waddesdon Manor, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Kingswood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Kingswood is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in HP18 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Around Kingswood
We work in homes and buildings around The Akeman Inn and the streets around them. The countryside around Kingswood includes Upper Ray Meadows.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Kingswood 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 is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingswood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kingswood. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Kingswood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingswood?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingswood?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Kingswood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address.