Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Olney
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Olney from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Olney
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a ridge or slope that dips and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Olney, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Olney or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Olney (MK46)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Olney
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Parking around Olney is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Olney?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It is frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Olney
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Olney. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Olney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Olney?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Olney?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Olney is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Olney
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.7 miles east lies Turvey Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Olney has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Olney is about 9 miles north of Milton Keynes, in Milton Keynes. We survey roofs in Olney and the rest of Milton Keynes. Across Milton Keynes, we cover Olney. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK46 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and High Street South, all of which we cover. Being close to the A509 and B565, Olney is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Emberton (1 mile south), Weston Underwood (1 mile south-west), Ravenstone (2 miles west), Sherington (3 miles south) and Tyringham (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (9 miles south), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (11 miles south) and Whitehouse (10 miles south-west). Olney is one of the larger places we cover in Milton Keynes.
Near you in Olney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Two Brewers Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Lavendon (2.2 miles north-east).