Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Naphill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Naphill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Naphill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Naphill
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, 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 are buying. If you’ve noticed old water stains in the roof space and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Naphill 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Naphill (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Naphill
What else we do in Naphill
What we are asked to look at in Naphill
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. 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
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Botolph, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Naphill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Naphill
Do you cover Naphill?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Naphill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Naphill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Naphill homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Hughenden Manor, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Naphill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Naphill is about 3 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Naphill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Naphill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the HP14 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Christopher Close, Main Road and Purssells Meadow, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Walter's Ash (1 mile north-west), Lower North Dean (1 mile north-east), Hughenden Valley (1 mile east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north) and Downley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Naphill
In Naphill, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Grammar School, Pipers Corner School and The Wheel pub. Naphill’s nearest station is Saunderton station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.8 miles south) and High Wycombe Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.