Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
High Wycombe Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in High Wycombe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in High Wycombe
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn or blocked valleys.
In a town like High Wycombe, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon, whether you live in the house or let it. The photographs let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for High Wycombe property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Leave roof access to professionals
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like High Wycombe frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
High Wycombe homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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. High Wycombe is about 3 miles from Wycombe Air Park. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
With Hughenden Manor about 1.5 miles north, the area around High Wycombe has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you look after a building like Hamilton Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Eden, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in High Wycombe and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover High Wycombe. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Square and Queens Square and the roads around them. High Wycombe is on the A40 and A404, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). High Wycombe is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Landmarks near High Wycombe
Around High Wycombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Central Elementary High School, Three Tuns Public House and The Tower, among other places. High Wycombe has its own railway station: High Wycombe station. Nearby you will also find Eden (within half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
Towns and villages near High Wycombe
What else we do in High Wycombe
Prices for roof surveys in High Wycombe
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
High Wycombe questions
Can a landlord with a rental near High Wycombe station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is drone flying allowed in High Wycombe?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. High Wycombe is about 3 miles from Wycombe Air Park, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. On a house in a town like High Wycombe, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week