Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Pitch Green, Buckinghamshire
Chimney surveys around Pitch Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Pitch Green: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we are asked to look at most are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and worn or missing pointing.
In a village or hamlet like Pitch Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Pitch Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pitch Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: 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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to Pitch Green
Other services in Pitch Green
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
What a chimney survey looks like in Pitch Green
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Princes Risborough School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Pitch Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Pitch Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across the HP27 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Chapel Lane, Sandpit Lane and Chinnor Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Skittle Green (1 mile south-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Bledlow (1 mile south), Henton (1 mile west) and Forty Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Pitch Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lions Of Bledlow pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Pitch Green includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Questions from Pitch Green
Is my home in Pitch Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Pitch Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you inspect the flue?
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 flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What affects the price in Pitch Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Around Pitch Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Pitch Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.