Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Green End, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Green End from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Green End, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Green End
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. If you are worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Green End, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Green End (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Green End property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For older village homes like those around Green End, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Green End
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Saunderton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
Places near Green End
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FAQs for Green End
Will you come out to Green End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Green End listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Green End homes and their roofs
West Wycombe Park House, about 1.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Green End. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Green End is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Green End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across HP14 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Green End: Studley Green (1 mile south-west), The City (1 mile north-west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile west), Horsleys Green (1 mile south-west) and Piddington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (6 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Green End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Studley Arms, among other places. The closest station to Green End is Saunderton station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (4.3 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Green End include Bald Hill and Yoesden.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate