Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hardwick, with photographs and a written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
About our roof survey in Hardwick
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written 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. Common reasons to book are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and debris building up in roof valleys, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Hardwick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hardwick
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Places near Hardwick
What else we do in Hardwick
What we are asked to look at in Hardwick
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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old School Room Chapel, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hardwick
About 4.8 miles west lies Waddesdon Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hardwick has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Aylesbury Vale Parkway station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Hardwick is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. Hardwick is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hardwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Hardwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from Hardwick
How do I find out if my home in Hardwick is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Prices for roof surveys in Hardwick
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.