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Roof Survey in Princes Risborough
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Princes Risborough, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof survey in Princes Risborough: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Princes Risborough, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Princes Risborough (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Princes Risborough
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Princes Risborough
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Princes Risborough School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to St Teresa's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Princes Risborough is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys in Princes Risborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Princes Risborough is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Malthouse Square and Station Road. Princes Risborough sits on or near the A4010 and A4129, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Princes Risborough, we cover Alscot (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile north), Whiteleaf (1 mile north-east), Horsenden (1 mile west) and Askett (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Around Princes Risborough
Around Princes Risborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Princes Risborough Primary School and The George And Dragon pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.9 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Towns and villages near Princes Risborough
Also in Princes Risborough
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Princes Risborough frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Princes Risborough: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Princes Risborough?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Princes Risborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start 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.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Princes Risborough?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Arranging work in a smaller place like Princes Risborough is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.