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Pre-purchase roof survey in Parslow's Hillock, Buckinghamshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Parslow's Hillock. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Parslow's Hillock homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof survey in Parslow's Hillock
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Being in a small place like Parslow's Hillock makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Parslow's Hillock (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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, with photos of anything that needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Parslow's Hillock, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Parslow's Hillock
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
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Parslow's Hillock questions
Is my home in Parslow's Hillock listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Parslow's Hillock in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Parslow's Hillock is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Parslow's Hillock
The wider area around Parslow's Hillock has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 4.6 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Parslow's Hillock is about 6 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Parslow's Hillock as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Parslow's Hillock. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: HP27. Local streets include Pink Road and Lily Bottom Lane. If you’re just outside Parslow's Hillock, we cover Green Hailey (1 mile north), Princes Risborough (2 miles north-west), Whiteleaf (2 miles north), Lower Cadsden (2 miles north) and Monks Risborough (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (10 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Parslow's Hillock
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pink & Lily pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Parslow's Hillock include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Parslow's Hillock needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Parslow's Hillock
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.