Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Winslow
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Winslow, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
How a roof survey works in Winslow
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. 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. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Houses in smaller places like Winslow can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Winslow (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Winslow
Is Winslow in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Winslow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winslow?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s 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.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How do I book a survey in Winslow?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Winslow
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Winslow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Local roofs in Winslow
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sir Thomas Fremantle School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Winslow is about 6 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Winslow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Winslow and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: MK18. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Avenue Road, all of which we cover. Winslow is on the A413, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Winslow include Granborough (2 miles south), Great Horwood (2 miles north), Swanbourne (2 miles east), Little Horwood (2 miles north-east) and Mursley (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles south), Buckingham (6 miles north-west), Elmhurst (9 miles south), Southcourt (10 miles south), Princes Risborough (15 miles south) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south).
Near you in Winslow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan pub, Winslow Church of England School and Furze Down School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Drayton Parslow Mound (4 miles east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (5.9 miles north-west).
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Winslow
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. Lead is also a target for theft.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
With Claydon House about 3.5 miles south-west, the area around Winslow has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Nearby places to Winslow
What else we do in Winslow
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.