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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Knotty Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Knotty Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Knotty Green
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and worn or lifted lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Knotty Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Knotty Green (HP9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Knotty Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Local roofs and buyers in Knotty Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. The wider area around Knotty Green has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 4.6 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Beaconsfield station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Knotty Green is about 1 mile north of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Knotty Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Knotty Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in HP9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Penn Road, Finch Lane and Mossway or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Forty Green (1 mile south-west), Beaconsfield (1 mile south), Ledborough (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile west) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (6 miles north), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Knotty Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Davenies School, The Lion of Beaconsfield pub and Beaconsfield High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beaconsfield station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles west) and Amersham Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Knotty Green include Holtspur Bank.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
FAQs for Knotty Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knotty Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Knotty Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Knotty Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Knotty Green, access is frequently 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.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. In a small place like Knotty Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.