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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chesham
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chesham and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chesham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Most homes in a town like Chesham are houses, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A photo-illustrated written report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Chesham (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Chesham
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chesham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Common questions in Chesham
What do I need to do before a survey in Chesham?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chesham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Chesham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When to book a survey in Chesham
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. 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. We check them as part of the survey.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit in Chesham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Chesham
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Cholesbury Manor House about 3.5 miles north-west, Chesham sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Chesham is about 7 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Buckinghamshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chesham and the surrounding area. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chesham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
All of HP5 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Sunnyside Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Chesham include the A416 and B485, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Chesham, we cover Pond Park (1 mile north), Chartridge (2 miles north-west), Hundridge (2 miles west), Asheridge (2 miles north-west) and Bellingdon (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (7 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south). Chesham is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Near you in Chesham
Around Chesham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Jolly Sportsman pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Chesham is Amersham station, about 2.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Hawridge Court (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chesham include Sands Bank.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Chesham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.