Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Forty Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Chimney survey in Forty Green
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about a stack that appears to lean and bricks with flaking faces.
Somewhere as small as Forty Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forty Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Why act early in Forty Green
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. In a small place like Forty Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Forty Green
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Common questions in Forty Green
I let a flat near Princes Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Forty Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How do I book a survey in Forty Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Also near Forty Green
Also in Forty Green
Forty Green homes and their roofs
The wider area around Forty Green has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 4.8 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Forty Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Forty Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Forty Green: Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Forty Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Peacock Country Inn and the streets around them. Forty Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Forty Green include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Forty Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.