Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Great Missenden Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Great Missenden, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Great Missenden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How a roof survey works in Great Missenden
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Missenden (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Also near Great Missenden
Also in Great Missenden
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Roof surveys around Great Missenden
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Hughenden Manor lies about 4.2 miles south-west, so building around Great Missenden goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you look after a building such as Great Missenden CofE Combined School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Great Missenden is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Great Missenden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Great Missenden and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of HP16 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Station Approach or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Missenden: Hunt's Green (2 miles north), Wendover Dean (2 miles north-west), Lee Gate (3 miles north), Great Hampden (3 miles west) and Kingsash (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Great Missenden
Around Great Missenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cross Keys Public House, Misbourne School and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College, among other places. Great Missenden has its own railway station: Great Missenden station. Nearby you’ll also find Hawridge Court (4.5 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Great Missenden
I let a flat near Great Missenden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Great Missenden within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Great Missenden?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.