Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Maids Moreton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Maids Moreton
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Being in a small place like Maids Moreton makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Maids Moreton (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Maids Moreton
Is Maids Moreton within the area you cover?
Yes, Maids Moreton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maids Moreton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How do I book a survey in Maids Moreton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Maids Moreton
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Stowe House, about 2.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Maids Moreton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Maids Moreton is about 1 mile north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Maids Moreton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Maids Moreton is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Main Street, Manor Park and Hall Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Akeley (1 mile north), Lamport (1 mile north-west), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-east) and Lillingstone Lovell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and California (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Maids Moreton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grand Junction Public House and Buckingham School and the streets around them. A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Buckingham Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Maids Moreton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 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.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Common roof problems in Maids Moreton
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Edmund, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.