Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Wendover Dean
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wendover Dean from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wendover Dean
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
About our roof survey in Wendover Dean
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wendover Dean (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wendover Dean
What else we do in Wendover Dean
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Common roof problems in Wendover Dean
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Problems we come across often include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
For site and facilities teams at buildings like John Colet School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wendover Dean
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
It is 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 usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Wendover Dean needs a little journey planning: let us know 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’s safe.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Wendover Dean: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Wendover station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wendover Dean?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you cover Wendover Dean for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Wendover Dean.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey looks like in Wendover Dean
The wider area around Wendover Dean has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 3.5 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Wendover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wendover Dean is about 5 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Wendover Dean are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Wendover Dean. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road and Cobblershill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Wendover Dean: Kingsash (1 mile north-east), Lee Gate (1 mile east), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north) and Great Missenden (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wendover Dean
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Firecrest pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wendover Dean is Wendover station, roughly 2 miles north-west. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Little Kimble Motte (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Wendover Dean includes Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.