Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Pitchcott, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Pitchcott, with photographs and a written report.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pitchcott
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
About our roof survey in Pitchcott
We survey roofs in Pitchcott and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Older buildings in small places like Pitchcott may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead 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: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Pitchcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Pitchcott can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Pitchcott: your questions answered
Will you come out to Pitchcott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Also near Pitchcott
More services for Pitchcott
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
What we’re asked to look at in Pitchcott
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take a building like Whitchurch Combined School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pitchcott
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Pitchcott is about 4 miles north of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Pitchcott, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
All of HP22 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Oving (1 mile north-east), North Marston (1 mile north), Whitchurch (2 miles east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
What’s near Pitchcott
In Pitchcott, that means homes and buildings near The Black Boy pub and the streets around them. Pitchcott’s nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bolbec Castle (1.4 miles east).
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space