Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Great Missenden
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Great Missenden and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Missenden
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about signs of past leaks inside the loft and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Great Missenden may be listed or 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Great Missenden (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
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FAQs for Great Missenden
Is my home in Great Missenden listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Great Missenden?
Yes, Great Missenden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Missenden as anywhere else.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Local roofs and buyers in Great Missenden
If your survey includes the drone, 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 often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With Hughenden Manor about 4.2 miles south-west, the area around Great Missenden has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Great Missenden is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Great Missenden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Great Missenden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Station Approach or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Great Missenden, we cover Hunt's Green (2 miles north), Wendover Dean (2 miles north-west), Lee Gate (3 miles north), Great Hampden (3 miles west) and Kingsash (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
What’s near Great Missenden
We work in homes and buildings around The Cross Keys Public House, Misbourne School and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College and the streets around them. Great Missenden has its own railway station: Great Missenden station. Nearby you will also find Hawridge Court (4.5 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Coombe Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Missenden
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Missenden and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Missenden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Great Missenden can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.