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Flat roof survey in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Marlow Common? You can book a flat roof survey in Marlow Common and across Buckinghamshire.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How a flat roof survey works in Marlow Common
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Marlow Common 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
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Common questions in Marlow Common
Is my home in Marlow Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Marlow Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Marlow Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Marlow Common, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Marlow Common
About 1.6 miles south lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marlow Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Spinfield School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Marlow Common, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Marlow Common, we cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Marlow Common
In Marlow Common, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Marlow Common is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's 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 business. Around Marlow Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marlow Common
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.