Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bradenham
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Bradenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. 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. Older rural homes like those around Bradenham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bradenham: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photographs. We’re often asked to look into loose pots and cracked flaunching and old water stains in the roof space, across the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Bradenham 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bradenham (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Bradenham questions
Do you cover Bradenham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Bradenham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Bradenham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents and landlords in Bradenham book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bradenham
The wider area around Bradenham has a long history of building, with West Wycombe Park House about 1.8 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Church of St Botolph, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Bradenham is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Bradenham as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across HP14 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Saunderton (1 mile north-west), West Wycombe (1 mile south), Green End (2 miles south-west), Bledlow Ridge (2 miles west) and Saunderton Lee (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Bradenham
Around Bradenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. Bradenham’s nearest station is Saunderton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wycombe Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bradenham include Yoesden.
Places near Bradenham
Also in Bradenham
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Bradenham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Bradenham
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photographs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space