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Roof Survey in Henton
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Henton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Henton
We survey roofs in Henton and across London and South East England. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a small place like Henton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Henton (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Henton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Princes Risborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is Henton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Henton included.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Henton
What else we do in Henton
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
When to book a survey in Henton
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof surveys around Henton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Henton has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 4.6 miles south-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Henton is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Henton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Henton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX39 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Manor Farm Way and New Close Farm Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Henton: Forty Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile east), Holly Green (1 mile north-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west) and Wallingford (13 miles south-west).
Around Henton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Peacock Country Inn. Henton’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 2.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Henton includes Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Henton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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 agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Henton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
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 visit with that in mind.