Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hunt's Green Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Hunt's Green, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hunt's Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hunt's Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hunt's Green
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains that grow after rain and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Roofs in small places like Hunt's Green frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hunt's Green (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Hunt's Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Hunt's Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hunt's Green?
Yes. Hunt's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Hunt's Green roofs and the weather
The wider area around Hunt's Green has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.9 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as Lee Common Church of England School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Old Church of St John the Baptist: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hunt's Green is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Hunt's Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Hunt's Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of HP16 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Hunt's Green: Lee Gate (1 mile north), Kingsash (1 mile north-west), Wendover Dean (1 mile north-west), Great Missenden (2 miles south) and Great Hampden (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hunt's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Misbourne School and Cock and Rabbit pub. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 1.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank and Haddington Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Useful tips for Hunt's Green property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Hunt's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Hunt's Green
What else we do in Hunt's Green
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Hunt's Green
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos