Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Latimer
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Latimer, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Latimer
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Latimer may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Latimer (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Latimer
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
Chenies Manor House, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Latimer. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Little Chalfont Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Latimer and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in HP5 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Latimer: Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west), Chenies (1 mile east), Flaunden (2 miles north-east), Belsize (2 miles north-east) and Chorleywood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Latimer
Around Latimer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dr Challoner's High School. The nearest railway station is Chalfont & Latimer station, about 1 mile south. Nearby you will also find Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Latimer
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Latimer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Latimer: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Latimer?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Latimer within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Latimer?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.