Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Owlswick, Buckinghamshire
Need a roof survey in Owlswick? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Why act early in Owlswick
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Owlswick, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Owlswick
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Owlswick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Owlswick (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Owlswick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Owlswick
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Owlswick Chapel: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Monks Risborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Longwick Church of England Combined School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Owlswick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Owlswick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Owlswick is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Meadle (1 mile east), Longwick (1 mile south), Ilmer (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile south-east) and Monks Risborough (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (12 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Owlswick
We work in homes and buildings around Princes Risborough School and The Red Lion Public House, among other places. Owlswick’s nearest station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Owlswick
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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FAQs for Owlswick
Will you come out to Owlswick?
Yes, Owlswick is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Monks Risborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
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 booking.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.