Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
New roof snagging across Chartridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, 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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
New roof snagging in Chartridge
We carry out new roof snagging in Chartridge and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details, across new-build homes, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Chartridge may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chartridge homes and their roofs
With Cholesbury Manor House about 2.1 miles north, Chartridge sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St John's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Chartridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of HP5 for new roof snagging. Local streets include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Chartridge, we cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Chartridge
In Chartridge, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Bell pub, among other places. The closest station to Chartridge is Great Missenden station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartridge includes Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Chartridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chartridge
Letting agents and landlords in Chartridge book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Chartridge questions
Is my home in Chartridge listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chartridge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chartridge is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Chartridge?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.