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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Kingswood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters choked with leaves and moss and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Somewhere as small as Kingswood, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Kingswood
Buying a home or a new roof in Kingswood
With Waddesdon Manor about 3 miles south-east, Kingswood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Kingswood, we can come and survey your property. Kingswood is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kingswood
In Kingswood, that means homes and buildings near The Akeman Inn. Not far away are Upper Ray Meadows.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Kingswood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Kingswood
Is my home in Kingswood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kingswood as anywhere else.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Useful tips for Kingswood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Request records of any re-roofing
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
When to book a survey in Kingswood
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Whatever the street in Kingswood, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space