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Pre-purchase roof survey in Twyford, Buckinghamshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Twyford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Local roofs and buyers in Twyford
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Claydon House lies about 3.5 miles east, so building around Twyford goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Twyford is about 5 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Twyford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Twyford is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Mill Lane, Main Street and School Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Poundon (1 mile south-west), Charndon (1 mile south), Calvert (2 miles south-east), Hillesden (2 miles north-east) and Preston Bissett (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (5 miles north-east), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Twyford
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Castle (5 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Calvert Jubilee.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Twyford
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you are worried about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Twyford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Twyford (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Twyford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Twyford
Other services in Twyford
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For an older or listed building in a place like Twyford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Twyford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, 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.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Twyford
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Around Twyford, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Twyford questions
Do you cover Twyford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Twyford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.