Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Lacey Green Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Lacey Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys in Lacey Green: local notes
West Wycombe Park House, about 3.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lacey Green. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Saunderton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lacey Green is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Lacey Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Lacey Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: HP27. We offer roof surveys to properties on Roundlands, Main Road and Eastlands and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Loosley Row (1 mile west), Saunderton Lee (1 mile south-west), Saunderton (1 mile south-west), Bradenham (2 miles south) and Bledlow Ridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Around Lacey Green
We work in homes and buildings around Princes Risborough School and The Whip Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (5 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lacey Green
We survey roofs in Lacey Green and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Some older homes in villages like Lacey Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lacey Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Lacey Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Lacey Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lacey Green
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Questions from Lacey Green
How do I find out if my home in Lacey Green 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Saunderton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Signs you need a roof survey in Lacey Green
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.