Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Stony Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Stony Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stony Green
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Stony Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Stony Green
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Roof survey in Stony Green: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Stony Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Stony Green (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Stony Green homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Hughenden Manor, about 2.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Stony Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Great Missenden station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Prestwood Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stony Green is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Stony Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Stony Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the HP16 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Stony Green, we cover Bryant's Bottom (1 mile west), Prestwood (1 mile north-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile south-west), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-west) and Speen (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (6 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stony Green
We work in homes and buildings around Pipers Corner School, The Polecat Public House and Misbourne School. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Great Missenden (2.9 miles east) and Chiltern Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Stony Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for Stony Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Great Missenden station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stony Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.