Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Flaunden
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Flaunden, with photos and a written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
When to book a survey in Flaunden
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
Anyone responsible for a site like St Clement Danes School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof survey in Flaunden: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Flaunden are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Flaunden (HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Flaunden
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Flaunden, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Nearby places to Flaunden
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What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Flaunden, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof surveys in Flaunden: local notes
Chenies Manor House, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flaunden. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Chalfont & Latimer station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene (Church of England), corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Flaunden is about 3 miles north-east of Amersham, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Flaunden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across HP3 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Belsize (1 mile east), Chenies (1 mile south), Latimer (2 miles south-west), Little Chalfont (3 miles south-west) and Chorleywood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-east), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles east) and Borehamwood (11 miles east).
Near you in Flaunden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Green Dragon pub, among other places. The closest station to Flaunden is Chalfont & Latimer station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
FAQs for Flaunden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flaunden?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Flaunden?
Yes, Flaunden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.