Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Booker Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Booker. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Common roof problems in Booker
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you let a flat or house near High Wycombe station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Booker: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photos. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Booker, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Booker (HP12, HP11, SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Booker
What else we do in Booker
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Being in a smaller place like Booker does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
What affects the price in Booker
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Buying a home or a new roof in Booker
Booker is about 1 mile from Wycombe Air Park. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of Christ the Servant King: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. West Wycombe Park House lies about 1.6 miles north, so building around Booker goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Booker is about 2 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Booker and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across HP12, HP11 and SL7 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, New Road and Horns Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Booker include Clayhill (1 mile south-west), High Wycombe (2 miles east), Downley (2 miles north), Terriers (3 miles north-east) and Totteridge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles south), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east).
What’s near Booker
In Booker, that means homes and buildings near Cressex Community School and The Squirrel pub, among other places. The closest station to Booker is High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Booker include Gomm's Wood.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Booker
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Booker
Is Booker within the area you cover?
Yes. Booker is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Booker?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Booker is about 1 mile from Wycombe Air Park, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.