Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Burroughs Grove Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burroughs Grove, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burroughs Grove can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Burroughs Grove
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed chimney mortar that has eroded and damp timbers or stains in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Burroughs Grove may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Burroughs Grove (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burroughs Grove: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 3.3 miles south-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Burroughs Grove has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Burroughs Grove is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burroughs Grove and the surrounding area. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Burroughs Grove. Reading is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Pump Lane North and Wycombe Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Marlow Bottom (1 mile west), Little Marlow (1 mile south-east), Marlow (1 mile south), Fern (2 miles east) and Coldmoorholme (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (9 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Around Burroughs Grove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. Burroughs Grove’s nearest station is Marlow station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Eden (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Warren Nature Reserve.
Burroughs Grove questions
Will you come out to Burroughs Grove?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Burroughs Grove?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Burroughs Grove is about 3 miles from Wycombe Air Park, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Towns and villages near Burroughs Grove
What else we do in Burroughs Grove
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Burroughs Grove, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burroughs Grove, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burroughs Grove
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.