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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chesham Bois, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a smaller place like Chesham Bois, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chesham Bois
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and blocked or leaking gutters.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Chesham Bois, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Chesham Bois. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Around Chesham Bois, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chesham Bois
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Local roofs and buyers in Chesham Bois
With Chenies Manor House about 3.2 miles east, Chesham Bois sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Leonard, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chesham Bois, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Chesham Bois is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the HP6 and HP5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road. We also cover the places around Chesham Bois: Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Around Chesham Bois
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Boot and Slipper pub and Home Tuition Service. Chesham Bois’s nearest station is Amersham station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Sands Bank.
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FAQs for Chesham Bois
Is my home in Chesham Bois listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Chesham Bois within the area you cover?
Yes, Chesham Bois is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we’re asked to look at in Chesham Bois
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we check.
Problems we come across often include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chesham Bois
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks