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Roof Survey in Lee Common
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Lee Common and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in Lee Common
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Lee Common
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for roof surveys in Lee Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Do you need a roof survey in Lee Common?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take a building like Lee Common Church of England School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lee Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lee Common
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof surveys in Lee Common: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building around Lee Common goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Great Missenden station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Lee Common, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and St Leonards (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lee Common
In Lee Common, that means homes and buildings near Misbourne School and The Bugle pub, among other places. The closest station to Lee Common is Great Missenden station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lee Common
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Outbuildings and barns around Lee Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lee Common
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Lee Common: your questions answered
I let a flat near Great Missenden station. Can you check the roof?
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 my home in Lee Common listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.