Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Skittle Green Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Skittle Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Skittle Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and cracked or missing flaunching, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Skittle Green are 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Skittle Green
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Look out for signs like these:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
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.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
Nearby places to Skittle Green
What else we do in Skittle Green
FAQs for Skittle Green
I let a flat near Princes Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Is Skittle Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Skittle Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Skittle Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Princes Risborough School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Skittle Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Chimney surveys in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green. Other places close to Skittle Green include Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Skittle Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lions Of Bledlow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skittle Green include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Skittle Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Skittle Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching