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Roof Survey in Upper North Dean
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Upper North Dean.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How a roof survey works in Upper North Dean
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and debris building up in roof valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Upper North Dean may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Upper North Dean
Also in Upper North Dean
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper North Dean
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upper North Dean. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Outbuildings and barns around Upper North Dean are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Upper North Dean
Will you come out to Upper North Dean?
Yes, Upper North Dean is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Upper North Dean is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Upper North Dean?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Roof surveys around Upper North Dean
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Shop and office owners around Eden may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. With Hughenden Manor about 2.4 miles south, the area around Upper North Dean has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building like Speen CofE VA School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Upper North Dean and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Roof surveys in HP14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Around Upper North Dean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pipers Corner School and King William IV Public House, among other places. Upper North Dean’s nearest station is Saunderton station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
It’s useful 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 most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Upper North Dean, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.