Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Calvert
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Calvert.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Calvert
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Calvert, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Calvert (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Why act early in Calvert
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof surveys around Calvert
With Claydon House about 2.1 miles east, Calvert sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Calvert is about 6 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Calvert and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Heathers Close, Rustics Close and Sandy Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Calvert include Charndon (1 mile west), Twyford (2 miles north-west), Poundon (3 miles west), Marsh Gibbon (3 miles west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Around Calvert
The countryside around Calvert includes Calvert Jubilee.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Calvert, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Calvert
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Calvert
Do you cover smaller places like Calvert?
Yes. Calvert is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Calvert?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.