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Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Kingshill, Buckinghamshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Kingshill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Kingshill
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Somewhere as small as Great Kingshill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Great Kingshill (HP15)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Great Kingshill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. For older village homes like those around Great Kingshill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Great Kingshill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Kingshill
Do you cover smaller places like Great Kingshill?
Yes. Great Kingshill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Kingshill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What we are asked to look at in Great Kingshill
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you own a rental within reach of Great Missenden station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
Towns and villages near Great Kingshill
What else we do in Great Kingshill
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Kingshill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Great Kingshill
With Hughenden Manor about 2.1 miles south-west, Great Kingshill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Great Kingshill is about 3 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Great Kingshill can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Great Kingshill is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP15 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Stag Lane, Fairfields and Common Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Local landmarks in Great Kingshill
In Great Kingshill, that means homes and buildings near Pipers Corner School, The Red Lion pub and Holmer Green Senior School. For rail, the closest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eden (3.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.