Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Kingshill, Buckinghamshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Kingshill and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Little Kingshill
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Little Kingshill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Little Kingshill (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Towns and villages near Little Kingshill
What else we do in Little Kingshill
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
What affects the price in Little Kingshill
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Common roof problems in Little Kingshill
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you own a rental within reach of Great Missenden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Little Kingshill
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Little Kingshill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: 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.
Advice
Questions from Little Kingshill
How do I find out if my home in Little Kingshill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Little Kingshill within the area you cover?
Yes. Little Kingshill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and 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. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Kingshill: local notes
With Hughenden Manor about 3.5 miles south-west, Little Kingshill sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Little Kingshill is about 4 miles south-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Little Kingshill is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Little Kingshill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, New Road and Pines Close. If you are just outside Little Kingshill, we cover Spurlands End (1 mile south), Great Kingshill (2 miles south-west), Prestwood (2 miles north-west), Widmer End (2 miles south-west) and Stony Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (4 miles east) and Beaconsfield (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Kingshill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Nag's Head Public House, The Misbourne School and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College. Little Kingshill’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 1.1 miles north. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (within half a mile east) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1 mile north). Open spaces near Little Kingshill include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.