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Lee Gate Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Lee Gate, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
What affects the price in Lee Gate
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lee Gate
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as Lee Gate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lee Gate (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Lee Gate can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Lee Gate
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, battens and pegs can rot.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Lee Common Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Questions from Lee Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Lee Gate?
Yes, Lee Gate is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Lee Gate listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Also near Lee Gate
More services for Lee Gate
What a roof survey looks like in Lee Gate
Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Lee Gate goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Old Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Wendover station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lee Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Lee Gate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Lee Gate is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Furze Field Lane and Chesham Lane. We also cover Kingsash (1 mile west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south), Wendover Dean (1 mile west), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
What’s near Lee Gate
Around Lee Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Colet School and The Gate Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wendover station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Trenchard Museum (2.6 miles north) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Lee Gate includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Lee Gate book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.