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Roof survey in Finmere, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Finmere.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Finmere: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Finmere may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Finmere (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Finmere
Is my home in Finmere 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 is in a conservation area. 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.
Is Finmere in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Towns and villages near Finmere
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Roof surveys in Finmere: local notes
Stowe House, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Finmere. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Finmere is about 4 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Finmere is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Finmere. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Chinalls Close, Stable Close and Fulwell Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Finmere include Tingewick (1 mile east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-east), Gawcott (3 miles east), Hillesden (4 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Long Crendon (15 miles south) and Whitchurch (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Finmere
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (3.6 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Signs you need a roof survey in Finmere
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Finmere Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Finmere 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Finmere
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a roof survey does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs