Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Thorney Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Thorney and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Prices for roof surveys in Thorney
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest 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.
About our roof survey in Thorney
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Thorney are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Thorney (SL0)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Thorney, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Common roof problems in Thorney
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Iver station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
FAQs for Thorney
Are there drone restrictions around Thorney?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Thorney, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can a landlord with a rental near Iver station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Roof surveys around Thorney
Thorney is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you run a business near The Pavilions, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Thorney is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorney and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL0 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover West Drayton (1 mile east), Yiewsley (1 mile north-east), Cowley (2 miles north), Uxbridge (3 miles north) and Hillingdon (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (10 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles north).
Around Thorney
We work in homes and buildings around The North Star pub and Stockley Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Iver station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Pavilions (3 miles north) and Hillingdon Hospital (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.