Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Skittle Green Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Skittle Green? We carry out flat roof surveys in Skittle Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Skittle Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skittle Green
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a small place like Skittle Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat and commercial roofs around Skittle Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Princes Risborough School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Skittle Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Skittle Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in HP27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Skittle Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lions Of Bledlow pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Skittle Green is Princes Risborough station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skittle Green include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Also near Skittle Green
What else we do in Skittle Green
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Skittle Green
Is Skittle Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Skittle Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Skittle Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Skittle Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. 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. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.