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New roof snagging in Wycombe Marsh, Buckinghamshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Wycombe Marsh, with photos and a written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wycombe Marsh
Letting agents and landlords in Wycombe Marsh book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
New roof snagging in Wycombe Marsh
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Wycombe Marsh makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Wycombe Marsh (HP11, HP13, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Wycombe Marsh
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Towns and villages near Wycombe Marsh
What else we do in Wycombe Marsh
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Wycombe Marsh, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Common questions in Wycombe Marsh
Will you come out to Wycombe Marsh?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Wycombe Marsh listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Wycombe Marsh
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Hughenden Manor about 2.8 miles north-west, Wycombe Marsh sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you let a flat or house near High Wycombe station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Wycombe Marsh is about 1 mile south-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Wycombe Marsh, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in HP11, HP13 and HP10 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Beech Road, Portland Road and Abbey Barn Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Micklefield (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile north), High Wycombe (1 mile north-west), Terriers (2 miles north) and Tylers Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-west), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wycombe Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Pheasant pub and Highcrest Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is High Wycombe station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles north-west) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wycombe Marsh include Gomm's Wood.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Wycombe Marsh
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Anne, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?