Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Lye Green Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Lye Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lye Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Somewhere as small as Lye Green, 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lye Green (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Lye Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lye Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berkhamsted station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you work in Lye Green?
Yes. We cover Lye Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Lye Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Lye Green?
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Berkhamsted station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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Why act early in Lye Green
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Outbuildings and barns around Lye Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photographs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lye Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lye Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof surveys around Lye Green
Chenies Manor House, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lye Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Brushwood Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lye Green is about 1 mile north-east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Lye Green is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Lye Green. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in HP5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Rushmere Lane, Two Dells Lane and Lycrome Road. If you’re just outside Lye Green, we cover Orchard Leigh (1 mile east), Botley (1 mile south), Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile south-east) and Ashley Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lye Green
We work in homes and buildings around Chesham Grammar School and The Hen And Chickens Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 3.1 miles north. A little further out are Hawridge Court (2.5 miles north-west) and Amersham Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lye Green include Sands Bank.