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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tyler's Hill
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tyler's Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tyler's Hill: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Older buildings in small places like Tyler's Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tyler's Hill (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
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FAQs for Tyler's Hill
Is Tyler's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Tyler's Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Tyler's Hill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tyler's Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Tyler's Hill
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Tyler's Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Tyler's Hill: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Tyler's Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Amersham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Tyler's Hill is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Tyler's Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Tyler's Hill is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We work across the HP5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Broomstick Lane, Tylers Hill Road and Goose Acre. We also cover the places around Tyler's Hill: Botley (1 mile north), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Tyler's Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tyler's Hill include Sands Bank.