Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hedsor Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hedsor, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Hedsor
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn or blocked valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Hedsor, 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 frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Place
- Hedsor (HP10, SL8)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
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Hedsor: your questions answered
Is Hedsor within the area you cover?
Yes, Hedsor is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hedsor is listed?
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.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hedsor?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hedsor
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hedsor
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bourne End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Cores End United Reformed Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hedsor is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Hedsor, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the HP10 and SL8 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kiln Fields, Kiln Lane and Broad Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hedsor: Wooburn (1 mile north), Berghers Hill (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Common (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Green (2 miles north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Around Hedsor
In Hedsor, that means homes and buildings near Chequers Inn and Wye Valley School, among other places. The closest station to Hedsor is Bourne End station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
How it works
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. For a village or hamlet like Hedsor, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we’re asked to look at in Hedsor
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
With Cliveden about 1.1 miles south, the area around Hedsor has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate