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Marlow Common Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Marlow Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Roof survey in Marlow Common
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Marlow Common are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Marlow Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Marlow Common
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What a roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
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 our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marlow Common
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys around Marlow Common
About 1.6 miles south lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marlow Common has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Spinfield School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Marlow Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Marlow Common is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of SL7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Marlow Common
Around Marlow Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marlow Common
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Nearby places to Marlow Common
Also in Marlow Common
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Marlow Common: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Marlow Common?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Marlow Common is about 3 miles from Wycombe Air Park, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marlow station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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 it applies.