Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in New Zealand
Roof surveys around New Zealand, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around New Zealand often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a roof survey works in New Zealand
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as New Zealand, 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- New Zealand (HP19, HP20)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
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FAQs for New Zealand
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Zealand?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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.
Local roofs in New Zealand
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near Friars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to St Peter's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
New Zealand is about 1 mile west of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in New Zealand and the surrounding area across London and South East England. New Zealand is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in HP19 and HP20 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Dunsham Lane, Drayton Road and Cannock Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Elmhurst (1 mile east), Aylesbury (1 mile south), Watermead (1 mile north-east), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west) and California (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near New Zealand
Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Zealand pub, Buckinghamshire UTC and The PACE Centre and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (within half a mile south) and Dinton Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Zealand
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.