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Roof survey in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Forty Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Your questions about roof surveys in Forty Green
I let a flat near Beaconsfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forty Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you cover Forty Green?
Yes. We cover Forty Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof survey in Forty Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’re worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Forty Green 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Forty Green (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Forty Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking 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. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Forty Green
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Take a building like Holtspur School & Pre-School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Prices for roof surveys in Forty Green
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Forty Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Roof surveys in Forty Green: local notes
Cliveden, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forty Green. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Beaconsfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Forty Green is about 1 mile north-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. In Forty Green, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Forty Green and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Riding Lane, Brindle Lane and Hogback Wood Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Knotty Green (1 mile north-east), Beaconsfield (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Ledborough (1 mile east) and Loudwater (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Forty Green
In Forty Green, that means homes and buildings near Davenies School, The Royal Standard of England pub and Beaconsfield High School. For rail, the closest station is Beaconsfield station, roughly 0.9 miles east. A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.8 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Holtspur Bank.
Also near Forty Green
What else we do in Forty Green
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.