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Ashley Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ashley Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Ashley Green
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ashley Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ashley Green?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For landlords with property near Berkhamsted station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Ashley Green questions
Is Ashley Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashley Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Ashley Green 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.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older and listed buildings around Ashley Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Ashley Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ashley Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Ashley Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ashley Green
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ashley Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ashley Green is about 2 miles south of Berkhamsted, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Ashley Green, we can come and survey your property. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Ashley Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in HP5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ashley Green: Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Botley (2 miles south) and Northchurch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashley Green
Around Ashley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Eagle pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted station, about 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashley Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.