Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gerrards Cross Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gerrards Cross. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Gerrards Cross: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and valley linings that have cracked or split, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Around Gerrards Cross, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Gerrards Cross
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Gerrards Cross, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gerrards Cross
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Parking around Gerrards Cross is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Gerrards Cross
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Questions from Gerrards Cross
Are there drone restrictions around Gerrards Cross?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Gerrards Cross is about 2 miles from Denham Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gerrards Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Local roofs in Gerrards Cross
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near St James Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Gerrards Cross CofE School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Bulstrode Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Gerrards Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Gerrards Cross is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SL9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Gerrards Cross on the A40 and A413, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Around Gerrards Cross
Around Gerrards Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary's School, The Chalfonts Community College and Bulstrode Park. There’s a railway station in Gerrards Cross itself: Gerrards Cross station. A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.