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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Weedon
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Weedon and across Buckinghamshire.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Weedon
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and chimney mortar that has eroded.
In a village or hamlet like Weedon, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Weedon (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Weedon
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Old School Room Chapel, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Weedon is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Weedon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Newville and Northcroft or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hardwick (1 mile north-west), Watermead (2 miles south), Whitchurch (2 miles north-west), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles south) and Elmhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Southcourt (4 miles south), Princes Risborough (9 miles south) and Turnfurlong (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Weedon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bolbec Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Tindal Centre (2.4 miles south).
What affects the price in Weedon
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Weedon, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Weedon frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Weedon
Do you cover smaller places like Weedon?
Yes, Weedon is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Weedon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Weedon is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
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What else we do in Weedon
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. In a small place like Weedon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.