Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
South Harefield Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in South Harefield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in South Harefield
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about loose chimney pots and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like South Harefield are 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- South Harefield (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in South Harefield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Harefield?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Denham Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
I let a flat near Denham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Nearby places to South Harefield
What else we do in South Harefield
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near South Harefield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Harefield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Local roofs in South Harefield
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Ickenham Hall, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Harefield. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harefield Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Pavilions, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around The Green shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
South Harefield is about 3 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. South Harefield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. South Harefield is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Roof surveys in UB9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Peerless Drive, Truesdale Drive and Priory Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Newyears Green (1 mile south-east), Denham (2 miles south), New Denham (3 miles south), Ickenham (3 miles south-east) and Ruislip Manor (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Around South Harefield
We work in homes and buildings around The Harefield Academy, The River Garden pub and The Green and the streets around them. South Harefield’s nearest station is Denham station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.1 miles south) and The Pavilions (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like South Harefield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.