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Roof survey in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
Roof surveys in Broughton and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Broughton, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Broughton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
About our roof survey in Broughton
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and torn or sagging underlay, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Around Broughton, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Broughton (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Broughton homes and their roofs
RAF Halton is about 3 miles from Broughton. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Friars Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Broughton as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Broughton is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Broughton: Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Around Broughton
In Broughton, that means homes and buildings near The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Broughton includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Broughton questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Broughton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Broughton is about 3 miles from RAF Halton, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can a landlord with a rental near Aylesbury station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is Broughton in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Broughton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Places near Broughton
Also in Broughton
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Broughton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.