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New roof snagging in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Lee Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging in Lee Common: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Lee Common and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Lee Common are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Lee Common
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for new roof snagging in Lee Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Common roof problems in Lee Common
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lee Common
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Outbuildings and barns around Lee Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lee Common
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Buying a home or a new roof in Lee Common
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Cholesbury Manor House about 2.3 miles north-east, Lee Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Lee Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Lee Common. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Lee Common, we cover Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and St Leonards (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Lee Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Misbourne School and The Bugle pub. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 2 miles south-west. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
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How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Lee Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Lee Common questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lee Common?
Yes. Lee Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lee Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Lee Common?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.