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Roof survey in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys in Puttenham and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Puttenham
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Puttenham, homes are frequently 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
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What else we do in Puttenham
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Puttenham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Puttenham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Puttenham
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
With Ascott House about 4.9 miles north, the area around Puttenham has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
What a roof survey looks like in Puttenham
Puttenham is about 3 miles from RAF Halton. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary (Church of England) are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Puttenham can all book roof surveys. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Puttenham and the places around it. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: HP23. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Puttenham
The nearest railway station is Cheddington station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.
Common questions in Puttenham
How do I find out if my home in Puttenham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Puttenham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How much does a roof survey cost in Puttenham?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Puttenham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.