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Flat roof survey in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire
Flat roof surveys across Lee Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Common questions in Lee Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lee Common?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Lee Common?
Yes. Lee Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Flat roof survey in Lee Common: what you get
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 often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lee Common may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Lee Common?
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Lee Common, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
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 we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Lee Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lee Common
Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lee Common. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Lee Common Church of England School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Lee Common. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Lee Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and St Leonards (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lee Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Misbourne School and The Bugle pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 2 miles south-west. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lee Common include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older and listed buildings around Lee Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.