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Roof survey in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Roof surveys in Temple and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Temple
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. 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. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Temple (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
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. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Temple, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Temple
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take a building like Bisham Church of England Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Temple
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 0.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Temple goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys in Temple for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in SL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Temple
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Bull Inn. The closest station to Temple is Marlow station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
Why act early in Temple
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Outbuildings and barns around Temple are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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Common questions in Temple
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Temple within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I book a survey in Temple?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.