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Roof Survey in Ashley Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Ashley Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Ashley Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a small place like Ashley Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Prices for roof surveys in Ashley Green
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. For older village homes like those around Ashley Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashley Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Places near Ashley Green
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Useful tips for Ashley Green property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a roof survey looks like in Ashley Green
The wider area around Ashley Green has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 3.1 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Ashlyns School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ashley Green is about 2 miles south of Berkhamsted, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Ashley Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ashley Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We cover every part of HP5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ashley Green: Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Botley (2 miles south) and Northchurch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Around Ashley Green
Around Ashley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Eagle pub and the streets around them. Ashley Green’s nearest station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ashley Green includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Ashley Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Ashley Green questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berkhamsted station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Ashley Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
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. We send it by email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ashley Green
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Berkhamsted station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection