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Fulmer Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Fulmer, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fulmer
Buyers in Fulmer and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as Fulmer, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Fulmer (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Fulmer
Denham Aerodrome is about 3 miles from Fulmer. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Fulmer for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Slough, we cover Fulmer and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SL3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
What’s near Fulmer
In Fulmer, that means homes and buildings near Bulstrode Park, The Black Horse Public House and Khalsa Secondary Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
What else we do in Fulmer
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 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 Fulmer, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
When to book a survey in Fulmer
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Gerrards Cross station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Fulmer
Are there drone restrictions around Fulmer?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Fulmer is about 3 miles from Denham Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fulmer?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.