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Roof Survey in Cryers Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Cryers Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Cryers Hill
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are frequently asked to look into gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Cryers Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Cryers Hill (HP15)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Cryers Hill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in Cryers Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cryers Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Cryers Hill?
Yes, Cryers Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Cryers Hill?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we are asked to look at in Cryers Hill
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you let a flat or house near High Wycombe station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Roof surveys around Cryers Hill
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Hughenden Manor, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cryers Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Eden, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Cryers Hill is about 2 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cryers Hill. Cryers Hill is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP15 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Four Ashes Road, Cryers Hill Road and Cryers Hill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Four Ashes (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile east), Great Kingshill (1 mile north), Hughenden Valley (1 mile west) and Spurlands End (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Cryers Hill
In Cryers Hill, that means homes and buildings near Sir William Ramsay School, Pipers Corner School and The White Lion pub. The closest station to Cryers Hill is High Wycombe station, about 2.4 miles south. A little further out are Eden (2.5 miles south) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Cryers Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- File the report with your home documents
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.