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Landlord Roof Survey in Marlow Common
Independent landlord roof surveys in Marlow Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marlow Common
We survey let and shared roofs in Marlow Common and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and choked outlets and gutters, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Marlow Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the let or shared 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.
- Place
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Marlow Common
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
We are often asked to look at:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Marlow Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
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What else we do in Marlow Common
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Marlow Common: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Marlow Common is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Marlow Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Marlow Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Local roofs in Marlow Common
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Harleyford Manor, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marlow Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Spinfield School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Marlow Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Marlow Common is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
What’s near Marlow Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Marlow Common includes Carpenter's Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Marlow Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marlow Common
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.