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Roof survey in Westcott, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Westcott, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
How a roof survey works in Westcott
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space.
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 records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Westcott (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Prices for roof surveys in Westcott
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Westcott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Westcott
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Westcott can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Westcott
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Westcott Church of England School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Waddesdon Manor, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westcott. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Westcott is about 6 miles west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Westcott work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Westcott and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Lower Green and Ashendon Road. We also cover the places around Westcott: Waddesdon (1 mile east), Wormstone (2 miles east), Ashendon (2 miles south-west), Kingswood (2 miles north-west) and Upper Winchendon (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (10 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (5 miles east).
Around Westcott
Around Westcott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waddesdon Church of England School, among other places. The closest station to Westcott is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include St John's Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Upper Ray Meadows.
Towns and villages near Westcott
What else we do in Westcott
FAQs for Westcott
Do you cover smaller places like Westcott?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Westcott listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.