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Roof Leak Investigation in Great Kimble
Need a roof leak investigation in Great Kimble? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Roof leak investigation in Great Kimble
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Typical surveys look at drips in the loft during heavy rain and condensation that looks like a leak, across slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Great Kimble face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Great Kimble
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 the council is the place to ask. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Great Kimble Church of England School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Little Kimble station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Great Kimble for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Great Kimble is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in HP17 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Great Kimble
In Great Kimble, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Princes Risborough School, among other places. There is a railway station in Great Kimble itself: Little Kimble station. A little further out are National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Great Kimble include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Great Kimble can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Great Kimble
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. Outbuildings and barns around Great Kimble are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Great Kimble
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Great Kimble
Do you cover smaller places like Great Kimble?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Great Kimble is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.