Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sedrup
Roof surveys across Sedrup, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Sedrup
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Sedrup, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Sedrup (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Look at your roof from the ground 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
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Sedrup needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around Sedrup, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Sedrup
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Friars Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sedrup is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Sedrup is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Sedrup is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Sedrup, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile south), Walton Court (1 mile east), Upton (2 miles west), Ford (2 miles south-west) and Dinton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Around Sedrup
Around Sedrup, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Harrow pub, The Mandeville School and Pebble Brook School. The closest station to Sedrup is Aylesbury station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Dinton Castle (2.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Sedrup
Is my home in Sedrup listed or in a conservation area?
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 cover smaller places like Sedrup?
Yes. Sedrup is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When to book a survey in Sedrup
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Stone Church of England Combined School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sedrup
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space