Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Dadford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Dadford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Dadford
Buyers in Dadford and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Dadford 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Dadford (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dadford
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Dadford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Dadford questions
Is Dadford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dadford?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Dadford?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Buying a home or a new roof in Dadford
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
With Stowe House about 0.8 miles south-east, the area around Dadford has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dadford. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the MK18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street and North Hill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Dadford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stowe Park and Garden, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dadford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Dadford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Dadford
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.