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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kingston Blount
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Kingston Blount. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Kingston Blount
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and worn or lifted lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston Blount, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Kingston Blount
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Common questions in Kingston Blount
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingston Blount?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kingston Blount as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Kingston Blount?
Yes. Kingston Blount is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Kingston Blount?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Kingston Blount can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingston Blount, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Places near Kingston Blount
What else we do in Kingston Blount
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingston Blount: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kingston Blount goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Kingston Blount and nearby. Kingston Blount is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Kingston Blount
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cherry Tree pub, among other places. The closest station to Kingston Blount is Princes Risborough station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Kingston Blount includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.