Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Tingewick Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tingewick, with photos and a written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tingewick
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Tingewick 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Tingewick (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Tingewick
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalen, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Nearby places to Tingewick
Also in Tingewick
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tingewick
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Tingewick: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 3.1 miles north lies Stowe House, a reminder of how long the area around Tingewick has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Tingewick is about 3 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Tingewick, we can come and survey your property. Tingewick is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We work across the MK18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Main Street, Gorrell Lane and Gorrell Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Finmere (1 mile west), Gawcott (1 mile south-east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south), Hillesden (3 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east) and Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east).
Around Tingewick
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Buckingham Movie Museum (2.5 miles east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tingewick includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Tingewick, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common questions in Tingewick
Is Tingewick within the area you cover?
Yes, Tingewick is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Tingewick in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Tingewick is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.