Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Shalstone
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shalstone. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Shalstone
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about blocked or leaking gutters and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Shalstone, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Shalstone
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Shalstone: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shalstone?
Yes, Shalstone is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Shalstone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Shalstone, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shalstone
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents and landlords in Shalstone book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why act early in Shalstone
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in. In a place like Shalstone, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Shalstone
Stowe House, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalstone. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Edward, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Shalstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: MK18. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Shalstone
Nearby you will also find Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.