Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Danesfield Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Danesfield, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How a roof survey works in Danesfield
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Danesfield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Danesfield (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Danesfield
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Danesfield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danesfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Danesfield?
Yes. Danesfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Danesfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Danesfield
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Danesfield goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Danesfield is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Danesfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SL7 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kings Wood, Thames Reach and Chestnut Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Danesfield, we cover Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (1 mile west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Hurley (1 mile south-east) and Marlow Common (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Danesfield
In Danesfield, that means homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Dog and Badger pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
What we are asked to look at in Danesfield
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Danesfield School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.