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Roof survey in Broughton Crossing, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Broughton Crossing and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broughton Crossing
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Broughton Crossing is about 1 mile east of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Broughton Crossing, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broughton Crossing is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the HP22 and HP20 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Erle Road, Chaff Road and Bobby Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Burcott (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Bierton (1 mile north), Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west) and Bedgrove (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 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 Crossing
Around Broughton Crossing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Friars Square (1.4 miles south-west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
About our roof survey in Broughton Crossing
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Broughton Crossing, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Broughton Crossing (HP22, HP20)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Broughton Crossing
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Broughton Crossing, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Broughton Crossing
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Broughton Crossing
Is Broughton Crossing within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Broughton Crossing listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Broughton Crossing?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Broughton Crossing often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Useful tips for Broughton Crossing property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What we are asked to look at in Broughton Crossing
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Friars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.