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Roof survey in Tatling End, Buckinghamshire
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tatling End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How a roof survey works in Tatling End
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Tatling End, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Tatling End (SL9, UB9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tatling End questions
Is drone flying allowed in Tatling End?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Denham Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Tatling End 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.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How do I book a survey in Tatling End?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Tatling End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Tatling End
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Pavilions, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tatling End
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Tatling End
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Tatling End
What else we do in Tatling End
Roof surveys around Tatling End
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Tatling End has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 4 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like The Gerrards Cross CofE School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as St James Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Tatling End is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tatling End can all book roof surveys. Tatling End is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
We work across the SL9 and UB9 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Oxford Road, Pinstone Way and Old Amersham Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Baker's Wood (1 mile east), Higher Denham (1 mile north-east), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Fulmer (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (10 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
Around Tatling End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Indigo Bar & Grill. The nearest railway station is Denham Golf Club station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3 miles south-east) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.