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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broughton? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Broughton and across Buckinghamshire.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Broughton
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Houses in smaller places like Broughton can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Broughton (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Local roofs and buyers in Broughton
RAF Halton is about 3 miles from Broughton. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Broughton and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of HP22 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Broughton
In Broughton, that means homes and buildings near The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School, among other places. Broughton’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Broughton include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Common roof problems in Broughton
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Places near Broughton
What else we do in Broughton
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Broughton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Blocked gutters on homes around Broughton overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Broughton
Will you come out to Broughton?
Yes. Broughton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Broughton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Broughton is about 3 miles from RAF Halton, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What affects the price in Broughton
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.