Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Jordans Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Jordans, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jordans: what you get
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Jordans are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Jordans (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s report
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Jordans
If your survey includes the drone, 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Seer Green & Jordans station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Jordans are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Jordans is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the HP9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Jordans include Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east), Horn Hill (3 miles east) and Maple Cross (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Jordans
Typical jobs here are in homes near British Defence Film Library, The Chalfonts Community College and Jolly Cricketers pub and the streets around them. Jordans’s nearest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Jordans
Will you come out to Jordans?
Yes, Jordans is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Jordans listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Jordans?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Chenies Manor House, about 5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jordans. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
Surveys for landlords and agents in Jordans
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Jordans
Also in Jordans
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Jordans, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. 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.