Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Little Marlow Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Little Marlow and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Marlow
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful 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. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Little Marlow 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Places near Little Marlow
What else we do in Little Marlow
Questions from Little Marlow
Do you cover Little Marlow?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Marlow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Little Marlow?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Why act early in Little Marlow
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Marlow, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Marlow
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Little Marlow needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Little Marlow
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Cliveden about 2.9 miles south-east, Little Marlow sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among 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.
Take a building like Little Marlow CofE School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you run a business near Eden, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Little Marlow, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across SL7 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Little Marlow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen's Head pub and Great Marlow School and the streets around them. Little Marlow’s nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1.4 miles east. A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Little Marlow include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
What affects the price in Little Marlow
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Little Marlow, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.