Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Granborough
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Granborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Granborough, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Granborough
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and a ridge or slope that dips.
Some older homes in villages like Granborough are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s 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.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- Granborough (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Granborough
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 so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Nearby places to Granborough
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Granborough: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Granborough goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Granborough is about 7 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Granborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Marks Orchard, Winslow Road and Sovereign Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Winslow (2 miles north), Swanbourne (3 miles north-east), Dunton (3 miles east), Great Horwood (4 miles north) and Mursley (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north-west), Elmhurst (7 miles south-east), Southcourt (9 miles south), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Granborough
In Granborough, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
Granborough: your questions answered
Is Granborough within the area you cover?
Yes. Granborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Granborough in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Granborough as anywhere else.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Granborough property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Granborough 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.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- 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’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.