Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Marlow Bottom, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Marlow Bottom
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marlow Bottom?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Marlow station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you work in Marlow Bottom?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Marlow Bottom.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
About our landlord roof survey in Marlow Bottom
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged pots and flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Marlow Bottom may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Marlow Bottom homes and their roofs
With Harleyford Manor about 2.8 miles south-west, Marlow Bottom sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Burford School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Marlow Bottom as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SL7. Whether your property is on Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Marlow Bottom, we cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Marlow Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Marlow Bottom is Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marlow Bottom
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Towns and villages near Marlow Bottom
Other services in Marlow Bottom
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
When to book a survey in Marlow Bottom
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you run a business near Eden, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
It’s 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. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Marlow Bottom can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.