Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chilton, Buckinghamshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Chilton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
About our roof survey in Chilton
We survey roofs in Chilton and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and flashings that have come away from the wall, across the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Chilton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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 often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Chilton (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Chilton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Chilton
Can a landlord with a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is my home in Chilton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. For an older or listed building in a place like Chilton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof surveys around Chilton
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4.2 miles north-east lies Waddesdon Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Chilton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chilton is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Chilton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Chilton is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Thame Road, Chapel Lane and Princes Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Easington (1 mile south), Shabbington (3 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), Ickford (3 miles south-west) and North Weston (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles east).
What’s near Chilton
Around Chilton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Poacher's Pocket pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Thame Museum (3.4 miles south) and Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Chilton include Snakemoor.
Nearby places to Chilton
Also in Chilton
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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 want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.