Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in North Marston, Buckinghamshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in North Marston, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near North Marston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
About our roof survey in North Marston
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like North Marston, 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 report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- North Marston (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in North Marston
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.8 miles north-west lies Claydon House, a reminder of how long the area around North Marston has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as North Marston Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Aylesbury Vale Parkway station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
North Marston is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in North Marston and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We work across the MK18 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Elmers Meadow and Dudley Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Oving (1 mile south-east), Pitchcott (1 mile south), Whitchurch (2 miles south-east), Hardwick (3 miles south-east) and Weedon (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (12 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south).
Around North Marston
We work in homes and buildings around The Pilgrim pub. The closest station to North Marston is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (2 miles south-east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in North Marston
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like North Marston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
North Marston: your questions answered
I let a flat near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in North Marston is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in North Marston?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.