Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Burcott Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Burcott.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
About our roof survey in Burcott
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose chimney pots.
In a village or hamlet like Burcott, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Burcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Burcott: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you run a business near Friars Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Burcott is about 2 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Burcott is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Burcott. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in HP22 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Burcott Lane and Marshalls Lea and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bierton (1 mile north-west), Broughton (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile south-west), Turnfurlong (2 miles south-west) and Bedgrove (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Burcott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell pub, Aylesbury Grammar School and Stocklake Park Community School, among other places. The closest station to Burcott is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tindal Centre (1.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burcott include Haddington Hill.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about roof surveys in Burcott
How do I find out if my home in Burcott is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Aylesbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When to book a survey in Burcott
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bierton Church of England Combined School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches as you book
We email the report to you. 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.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Burcott can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Older and listed buildings around Burcott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.