Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Great Kingshill
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Great Kingshill and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
When to book a survey in Great Kingshill
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Kingshill
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We’re frequently asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and gutters overflowing onto walls, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
In a small place like Great Kingshill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Great Kingshill (HP15)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Great Kingshill
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Common questions in Great Kingshill
Is Great Kingshill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Great Missenden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Great Kingshill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Kingshill
About 2.1 miles south-west lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Great Kingshill has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Great Kingshill is about 3 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Great Kingshill and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the HP15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Stag Lane, Fairfields and Common Road, and we cover them all. 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). Larger places within reach include 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
In Great Kingshill, that means homes and buildings near Pipers Corner School, The Red Lion pub and Holmer Green Senior School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eden (3.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Great Kingshill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.