Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
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- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
How a roof survey works in Ludgershall
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Ludgershall, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ludgershall homes and their roofs
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Boarstall Tower about 3.1 miles south-west, Ludgershall sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys in Ludgershall for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Ludgershall is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ludgershall, we cover Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Around Ludgershall
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows.
Common roof problems in Ludgershall
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
Questions from Ludgershall
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ludgershall?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Ludgershall is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Ludgershall is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Ludgershall, access is frequently 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ludgershall
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat 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 with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.