Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Gibraltar
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gibraltar from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Gibraltar
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Gibraltar, 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Gibraltar
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Older and listed buildings around Gibraltar may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gibraltar
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Gibraltar
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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Waddesdon Manor lies about 3.8 miles north-west, so building around Gibraltar goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. The streets around a church such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Gibraltar work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Gibraltar is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of HP17 and HP18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Gibraltar, we cover Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Around Gibraltar
We work in homes and buildings around The Seven Stars Public House. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Gibraltar can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Gibraltar questions
Is Gibraltar in the area you cover?
Yes, Gibraltar is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Gibraltar?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.