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Pre-purchase roof survey in North Lee, Buckinghamshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys across North Lee, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Lee: what you get
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Being in a small place like North Lee makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- North Lee (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Lee can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in North Lee
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Common questions in North Lee
Is drone flying allowed in North Lee?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. RAF Halton is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will you come out to North Lee?
Yes, North Lee is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Local roofs and buyers in North Lee
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. North Lee is about 3 miles from RAF Halton. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
North Lee is about 3 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in North Lee, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around North Lee: Nash Lee (1 mile south-east), Terrick (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile south-east), Stoke Mandeville (1 mile north-east) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles north), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (14 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Around North Lee
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mandeville School. The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1.7 miles south). The countryside around North Lee includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in North Lee?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Stoke Mandeville station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
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How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like North Lee can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.