Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Askett Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Askett, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Why it’s worth a survey now in Askett
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a place like Askett, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Askett
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Askett
Buyers in Askett and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Being in a small place like Askett makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Askett (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. 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. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Askett
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Dunstan, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Monks Risborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. In Askett, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Askett is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in HP27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Askett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Crowns pub and Princes Risborough School and the streets around them. The closest station to Askett is Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Askett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Askett
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Questions from Askett
Is Askett within the area you cover?
Yes. Askett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Askett?
Yes, Askett is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Askett?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Useful tips for Askett property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.