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Flat roof survey in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Flat roof surveys around Temple, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
About our flat roof survey in Temple
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at rooflights and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a village or hamlet like Temple, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Temple (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Temple
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Temple can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Temple
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Common questions in Temple
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Temple, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is Temple within the area you cover?
Yes, Temple is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Temple?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Flat roofs in Temple
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 0.9 miles west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Temple has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Bisham Church of England Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Temple gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Temple
In Temple, that means homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Bull Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt