Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hunt's Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunt's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hunt's Green: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Hunt's 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’s 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hunt's Green (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hunt's Green
Is Hunt's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hunt's Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Hunt's Green listed or in a conservation area?
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 your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Book once your offer is accepted
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Also near Hunt's Green
Other services in Hunt's Green
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hunt's Green
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Hunt's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunt's Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.9 miles north-east, show how far back building around Hunt's Green goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark like Old Church of St John the Baptist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Hunt's Green is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hunt's Green. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Hunt's Green. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: HP16. Close by, we survey roofs in Lee Gate (1 mile north), Kingsash (1 mile north-west), Wendover Dean (1 mile north-west), Great Missenden (2 miles south) and Great Hampden (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Hunt's Green
Around Hunt's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Misbourne School and Cock and Rabbit pub, among other places. Hunt's Green’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hunt's Green include Sands Bank and Haddington Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunt's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.