Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
New roof snagging in Forty Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Forty Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
About our new roof snagging in Forty Green
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at gaps at new flashings and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Forty Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Forty Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forty Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Forty Green?
Yes, Forty Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Local roofs and buyers in Forty Green
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Adwell House about 4.8 miles south-west, Forty Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Forty Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Forty Green. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across HP27 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Forty Green: Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Forty Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Peacock Country Inn. Forty Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Forty Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs