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Chimney Survey in Great Kingshill
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Great Kingshill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flaunching that has broken away
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Great Kingshill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Chimney survey in Great Kingshill
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about staining on walls around the chimney and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Older buildings in small places like Great Kingshill 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Great Kingshill (HP15)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
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Common questions in Great Kingshill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Kingshill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Missenden station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Chimney surveys around Great Kingshill
The wider area around Great Kingshill has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 2.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Eden, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Good Shepherd, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Great Kingshill is about 3 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Great Kingshill is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Great Kingshill is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Chimney surveys in HP15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Stag Lane, Fairfields and Common Road and the roads around them. We also cover Cryers Hill (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile south-east), Spurlands End (1 mile east), Hughenden Valley (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (5 miles east) and Beaconsfield (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Kingshill
We work in homes and buildings around Pipers Corner School, The Red Lion pub and Holmer Green Senior School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eden (3.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Great Kingshill
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for chimney surveys in Great Kingshill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Kingshill
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Kingshill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
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