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Roof survey in Newyears Green, Buckinghamshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Newyears Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Newyears Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roof survey in Newyears Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. 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. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Newyears Green 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Newyears Green (UB9)
- Wider area
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newyears Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Newyears Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Newyears Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Newyears Green?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Denham Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is Newyears Green in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Newyears Green, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Local roofs in Newyears Green
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.5 miles south-east lies Ickenham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Newyears Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Church Field Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around The Chimes may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Newyears Green is about 2 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. In Newyears Green, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Newyears Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across UB9 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Newyears Green: South Harefield (1 mile north-west), Ickenham (2 miles south), Denham (2 miles south-west), Ruislip Manor (2 miles east) and Ruislip (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (13 miles west), Chesham (11 miles north-west), Marlow (14 miles west), Amersham (9 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles west).
Near you in Newyears Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Breakspear Arms, Vyners School and Church Field Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Newyears Green is West Ruislip station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Harefield Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chimes (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dews Farm Sand Pits and Northala Fields.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Newyears Green
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.