Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chicheley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chicheley and the rest of Milton Keynes. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chicheley
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We’re often asked to look into sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across natural slate, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Chicheley, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Chicheley
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Linford Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chicheley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We survey roofs in Chicheley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Chicheley is one of the towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Surveys in MK16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Chicheley
We work in homes and buildings around The Chester Arms. A little further out are Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Chicheley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the price in Chicheley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Questions from Chicheley
Do you cover smaller places like Chicheley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Chicheley is listed?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chicheley. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.