Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in North Lee
A careful look at the new roof at your property in North Lee, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in North Lee
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters blocked by building debris and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Some older homes in villages like North Lee are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- North Lee (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Lee can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Local roofs and buyers in North Lee
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Stoke Mandeville station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
North Lee is about 3 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in North Lee and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover North Lee and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to North Lee include Nash Lee (1 mile south-east), Terrick (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile south-east), Stoke Mandeville (1 mile north-east) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (3 miles north), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (14 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Near you in North Lee
Around North Lee, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mandeville School and the streets around them. North Lee’s nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
North Lee questions
How do I find out if my home in North Lee is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Lee?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I book a survey in North Lee?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as North Lee, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.