Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Medmenham Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Medmenham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Local flat roofs in Medmenham
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Harleyford Manor, about 1.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Medmenham. If you own one of the older houses, 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 an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Medmenham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Danesfield School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Medmenham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Medmenham is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in SL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Near you in Medmenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dog and Badger pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Medmenham includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Medmenham
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Older buildings in small places like Medmenham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Medmenham
Also in Medmenham
Questions from Medmenham
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Medmenham, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do you cover smaller places like Medmenham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Medmenham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Medmenham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
What affects the price in Medmenham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.