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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Haddenham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Haddenham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Haddenham
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into flashings that have lifted or split and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
Smaller places like Haddenham often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Haddenham or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Haddenham (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Haddenham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Haddenham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Haddenham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Haddenham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Haddenham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Other services in Haddenham
Haddenham homes and their roofs
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Waddesdon Manor, about 4.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Haddenham. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Haddenham is about 6 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Haddenham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Printers Piece and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingsey (1 mile south), Cuddington (2 miles north), Gibraltar (2 miles north-east), Chearsley (2 miles north-west) and Towersey (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (12 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Haddenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green Dragon Public House and the streets around them. Haddenham’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Haddenham includes Snakemoor.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Haddenham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.