Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Skittle Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Skittle Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What you can safely check yourself
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Skittle Green
If you are 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 inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. Typical surveys look at lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Skittle Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Skittle Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Skittle Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Skittle Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Skittle Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
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.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Skittle Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Skittle Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in HP27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chinnor Road and Skittle Green, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Skittle Green: Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Skittle Green
Around Skittle Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lions Of Bledlow pub. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skittle Green include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Common questions in Skittle Green
Do you cover smaller places like Skittle Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skittle Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
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 is disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How do I book a survey in Skittle Green?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Common roof problems in Skittle Green
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Skittle Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.