Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Holly Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Holly Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Holly Green: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. 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 gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most often book us about old water stains in the roof space and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Holly Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Holly Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Book once your offer is accepted
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Buying a home or a new roof in Holly Green
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Holly Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. In Holly Green, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Holly Green is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the HP27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Holly Green include Pitch Green (1 mile south-east), Skittle Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile west), Henton (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Holly Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Peacock Country Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Places near Holly Green
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holly Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Holly Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Holly Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Holly Green?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
FAQs for Holly Green
Will you come out to Holly Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Holly Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Holly Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Holly Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. For an older or listed building in a place like Holly Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT