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Medmenham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Medmenham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Medmenham
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos. If you are worried about old water stains in the roof space and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Some older homes in villages like Medmenham 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Medmenham: local notes
About 1.3 miles east lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Medmenham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Medmenham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Medmenham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SL7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Medmenham include Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Medmenham
In Medmenham, that means homes and buildings near The Dog and Badger pub, among other places. The closest station to Medmenham is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Medmenham
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Medmenham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Medmenham questions
How do I find out if my home in Medmenham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Medmenham?
Yes, Medmenham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Medmenham
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Medmenham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Medmenham
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed