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Roof survey in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Botley? We carry out roof surveys in Botley and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
About our roof survey in Botley
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Some older homes in villages like Botley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Botley (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Around Botley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Botley
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Do you need a roof survey in Botley?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Chenies Manor House, about 3.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Botley. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
When we arrive, 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 roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Botley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof surveys around Botley
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to St George's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Botley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Botley. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the HP5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Botley: Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Around Botley
In Botley, that means homes and buildings near Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub. Botley’s nearest station is Amersham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Botley includes Sands Bank.
Nearby places to Botley
What else we do in Botley
Botley questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Amersham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Botley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Is Botley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Botley.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.