Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Grendon Underwood Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Grendon Underwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Grendon Underwood: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Grendon Underwood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Grendon Underwood (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Grendon Underwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Local roofs in Grendon Underwood
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. With Claydon House about 3.6 miles north-east, the area around Grendon Underwood has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Grendon Underwood is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Grendon Underwood and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Grendon Underwood. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Main Street, The Firs and Darley's Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Grendon Underwood, we cover Edgcott (1 mile north), Ludgershall (2 miles south-west), Piddington (3 miles south-west), Blackthorn (4 miles west) and Brill (5 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Grendon Underwood
The countryside around Grendon Underwood includes Upper Ray Meadows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grendon Underwood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Grendon Underwood
Also in Grendon Underwood
FAQs for Grendon Underwood
Is Grendon Underwood in the area you cover?
Yes, Grendon Underwood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Grendon Underwood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need a roof survey in Grendon Underwood?
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. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Why it’s worth a survey now in Grendon Underwood
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around Grendon Underwood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.