Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Radnage Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Radnage, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- A ridge or slope that dips
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Radnage
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and signs of past leaks inside the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Radnage, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
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.
- Place
- Radnage (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Radnage
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Historic houses like West Wycombe Park House, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Radnage goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Radnage is about 6 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Radnage and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Radnage is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Bottom Road, Bower's Lane and Bennett End Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Bennett End (1 mile west), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile north-east), The City (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile north) and Waterend (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Radnage
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Horseshoes Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Saunderton station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Radnage include Yoesden and Bald Hill.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Radnage
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
Other services in Radnage
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Outbuildings and barns around Radnage 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Radnage, access is often 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 book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Radnage, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Radnage
Do you cover smaller places like Radnage?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Radnage in the area you cover?
Yes, Radnage is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Radnage?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.