Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Jordans
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Jordans. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How new roof snagging works in Jordans
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
For a small place like Jordans, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Jordans (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
Towns and villages near Jordans
Also in Jordans
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
When to book a survey in Jordans
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you own a rental within reach of Seer Green & Jordans station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Questions from Jordans
How do I find out if my home in Jordans is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Jordans?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Local roofs and buyers in Jordans
About 5 miles north-east lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Jordans has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Jordans, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Jordans is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the HP9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east), Horn Hill (3 miles east) and Maple Cross (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Jordans
In Jordans, that means homes and buildings near British Defence Film Library, The Chalfonts Community College and Jolly Cricketers pub and the streets around them. Jordans’s nearest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Jordans, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs