Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Shalstone. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shalstone
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 photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shalstone take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
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.
Flat roofs in Shalstone
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Shalstone has a long history of building, with Stowe House about 2 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Edward, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Shalstone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: MK18. Close by, we survey roofs in Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shalstone
Well-known places in the area include Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). For a walk, there is Buckingham Sand Pit.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Shalstone: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shalstone?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shalstone?
Yes, Shalstone is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Shalstone 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’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shalstone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shalstone
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shalstone and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.