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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tylers Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Tylers Green? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Tylers Green and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Tylers Green
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Tylers Green, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
You receive the findings 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
- Tylers Green (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Tylers Green
Do you cover Tylers Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Tylers Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Tylers Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Homes around Tylers Green frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tylers Green
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tylers Green
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Hughenden Manor about 2.4 miles west, the area around Tylers Green has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you let a flat or house near High Wycombe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Tylers Green is about 2 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tylers Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of HP10 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Kings Ride, Birch Way and Oaktree Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hazlemere (1 mile north-west), Micklefield (1 mile south-west), Totteridge (1 mile south-west), Terriers (1 mile west) and Four Ashes (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Around Tylers Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horse & Jockey pub and Sir William Ramsay School. The closest station to Tylers Green is High Wycombe station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hospital of St John the Baptist (2 miles south-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
Useful tips for Tylers Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Ask for loft access on the day
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Around Tylers Green, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability