Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Nash Lee New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Nash Lee. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Checking the roof from ground level
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
About our new roof snagging in Nash Lee
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are damage to other parts of the building and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Somewhere as small as Nash Lee, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Nash Lee (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Nash Lee
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Stoke Mandeville station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Nash Lee is about 4 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Nash Lee work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Nash Lee and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Terrick (1 mile south), Chalkshire (1 mile south), North Lee (1 mile north-west), Butler's Cross (1 mile south) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Nash Lee
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Russell Arms. For rail, the closest station is Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Little Kimble Motte (1.5 miles south-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
FAQs for Nash Lee
Will you come out to Nash Lee?
Yes, Nash Lee is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Nash Lee?
Yes, Nash Lee is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Is this a RICS 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.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Why get it checked now?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nash Lee, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Nash Lee, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.