Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Little Kimble Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Little Kimble, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Little Kimble, access is often 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 agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Little Kimble
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into parapets and upstands in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Little Kimble, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Little Kimble (HP17, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Little Kimble
What else we do in Little Kimble
Why act early in Little Kimble
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Kimble can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Kimble
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A written report with photographs
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlord roof surveys around Little Kimble
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a building like Great Kimble Church of England School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Little Kimble is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. In Little Kimble, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: HP17 and HP22. Local streets include Station Road, Buttercup Crescent and Daisy Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Little Kimble include Great Kimble (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile south-west), Meadle (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south) and Whiteleaf (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Little Kimble
In Little Kimble, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub. Little Kimble has its own railway station: Little Kimble station. Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (0.5 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Questions from Little Kimble
I let a flat near Little Kimble station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Kimble?
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 booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Little Kimble
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Problems we come across often include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.