Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Marlow
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Marlow, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Marlow homes and their roofs
With Harleyford Manor about 2 miles south-west, Marlow sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marlow can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Marlow is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SL7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square, all of which we cover. Marlow is on the A404 and B482, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Marlow has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Marlow
In Marlow, that means homes and buildings near Butcher's Tap and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and the streets around them. Marlow has its own railway station: Marlow station. A little further out are Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Carpenter's Wood.
About our roof survey in Marlow
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about loose chimney pots and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Marlow, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Marlow
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Signs you need a roof survey in Marlow
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. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you live in an older home near Congregational Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Marlow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marlow?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marlow
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File the report with your home documents
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In Marlow, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Marlow, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.