Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Amersham on the Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Amersham on the Hill and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Amersham on the Hill
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Amersham on the Hill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Places near Amersham on the Hill
What else we do in Amersham on the Hill
When to book a survey in Amersham on the Hill
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you let a flat or house near Amersham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Local roofs in Amersham on the Hill
Chenies Manor House, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Amersham on the Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dr Challoner's Grammar School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St. Michael and All Angels: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Amersham on the Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in HP6, HP7 and HP8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Amersham on the Hill include the A416 and A4154, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Amersham on the Hill
Around Amersham on the Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boot and Slipper pub, Woodside Junior School and Home Tuition Service and the streets around them. Amersham on the Hill has its own railway station: Amersham station. A little further out are Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Sands Bank.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Amersham on the Hill often 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 checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Common questions in Amersham on the Hill
I let a flat near Amersham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Amersham on the Hill?
Yes. Amersham on the Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Amersham on the Hill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.