Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Great Kimble Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Great Kimble.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Great Kimble
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into pools of water lying on the roof and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Great Kimble, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Great Kimble
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in Great Kimble
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Kimble, 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. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Kimble
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Kimble
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Kimble and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Great Kimble, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Great Kimble
How do I find out if my home in Great Kimble is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Great Kimble within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Common roof problems in Great Kimble
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you look after a building such as Great Kimble Church of England School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
Flat roofs in Great Kimble
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Little Kimble station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Great Kimble work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Great Kimble. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way. We also cover the places around Great Kimble: Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Great Kimble
In Great Kimble, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Princes Risborough School. Great Kimble has its own railway station: Little Kimble station. A little further out are National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.