Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chinnor Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Chinnor, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chinnor
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. Common reasons to book are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
Around Chinnor, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Chinnor, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Chinnor: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. Chinnor is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Chinnor is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Chinnor, we cover Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chinnor
In Chinnor, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Chinnor is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chinnor, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Chinnor?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Adwell House, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chinnor. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Also near Chinnor
Other services in Chinnor
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chinnor
Is Chinnor within the area you cover?
Yes. Chinnor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Chinnor listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chinnor
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.