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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hedsor, Buckinghamshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hedsor and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hedsor
Landlords and agents in Hedsor book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hedsor
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 careful look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hedsor, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hedsor (HP10, SL8)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Questions from Hedsor
Will you come out to Hedsor?
Yes, Hedsor is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hedsor?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Hedsor, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Hedsor
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Cliveden, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hedsor goes. Older homes in the wider area often 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Cores End United Reformed Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Bourne End station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hedsor is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Hedsor and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the HP10 and SL8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kiln Fields, Kiln Lane and Broad Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Hedsor include Wooburn (1 mile north), Berghers Hill (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Common (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Green (2 miles north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hedsor
In Hedsor, that means homes and buildings near Chequers Inn and Wye Valley School and the streets around them. Hedsor’s nearest station is Bourne End station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks