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Roof surveys in MK20
We cover every part of the MK20 postcode district, including Caldecote. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Areas within MK20
Our services across MK20
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- All services
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Our roof survey service in MK20
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Prices in MK20
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Landmarks near Caldecote
In Caldecote, that means homes and buildings near Church of St Mary Magdalene, King's Arms Public House and Tickford Park Primary School, among other places. You will also find Gyosei International School UK (1.2 miles south) and Ousedale School (0.9 miles north-west). Caldecote’s nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Caldecote includes Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
Homes and roofs across MK20
Across MK20, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, from Caldecote to the quieter places in between. Each report sets out what was seen, with photos and recommendations.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In MK20, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Caldecote: Take a building like Tickford Park Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What affects the price in MK20
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why act early?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
MK20 questions
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in MK20?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.