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Roof survey in Walter's Ash, Buckinghamshire
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- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Walter's Ash, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof survey in Walter's Ash
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, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Walter's Ash (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Walter's Ash
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Saunderton station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walter's Ash?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
When will the report arrive?
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.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Signs you need a roof survey in Walter's Ash
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
The streets around a church such as Church of St Botolph are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Walter's Ash homes and their roofs
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Saunderton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Hughenden Manor, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walter's Ash. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Walter's Ash is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Walter's Ash is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
All of HP14 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Road, Honey Way and Bradenham Wood Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Walter's Ash include Naphill (1 mile south-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north-east), Lower North Dean (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile north) and Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Walter's Ash
In Walter's Ash, that means homes and buildings near The Wheel pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Walter's Ash is Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Walter's Ash includes Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Walter's Ash
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Prices for roof surveys in Walter's Ash
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.