Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chalfont St Giles Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Chalfont St Giles and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chalfont St Giles
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Chalfont St Giles, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Chalfont St Giles or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chalfont St Giles (HP8, HP9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Chalfont St Giles?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Giles: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalfont St Giles: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Seer Green & Jordans station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Chenies Manor House lies about 3.5 miles north-east, so building around Chalfont St Giles goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Chalfont St Giles is about 3 miles south of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chalfont St Giles, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across HP8 and HP9 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Milton Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Chalfont Common (1 mile south-east), Jordans (2 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles south-east), Horn Hill (2 miles east) and Heronsgate (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (6 miles north), Marlow (9 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-west) and Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chalfont St Giles
In Chalfont St Giles, that means homes and buildings near Miltons Head pub, British Defence Film Library and The Chalfonts Community College, among other places. Chalfont St Giles’s nearest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, about 2.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Homes around Chalfont St Giles frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Chalfont St Giles questions
How do I find out if my home in Chalfont St Giles is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Chalfont St Giles?
Yes, Chalfont St Giles is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.