Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire
We carry out roof surveys in Middle Claydon and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Middle Claydon
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Middle Claydon, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Middle Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Middle Claydon, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Middle Claydon homes and their roofs
The wider area around Middle Claydon has a long history of building, with Claydon House about 0.3 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as East Claydon Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Middle Claydon is about 5 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Middle Claydon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Middle Claydon. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: MK18. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Botolph Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (1 mile east), Steeple Claydon (1 mile north-west), Adstock (3 miles north-east) and Padbury (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south), Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Middle Claydon
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (5.4 miles north). Not far away are Calvert Jubilee.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Middle Claydon 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 tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
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What else we do in Middle Claydon
FAQs for Middle Claydon
Do you cover Middle Claydon?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Middle Claydon is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Middle Claydon?
Yes, Middle Claydon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.