Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in East Claydon, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in East Claydon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Claydon
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like East Claydon, 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 often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- East Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in East Claydon
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like East Claydon, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like East Claydon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in East Claydon
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
East Claydon: your questions answered
Do you cover East Claydon?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like East Claydon?
Yes. East Claydon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a roof survey in East Claydon?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Claydon
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like East Claydon Church of England School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 1.2 miles west, show how far back building around East Claydon goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
East Claydon is about 6 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in East Claydon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover East Claydon. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: MK18. We cover properties on Sandhill Road, Hinton Close and Briary Court and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Botolph Claydon (1 mile south), Middle Claydon (1 mile west), Steeple Claydon (2 miles west), Adstock (3 miles north) and Padbury (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north-west), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
Around East Claydon
We work in homes and buildings around Sir Thomas Fremantle School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Buckingham Community Hospital (5.9 miles north-west) and Bolbec Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Calvert Jubilee.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.