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Roof Survey in Chinnor
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Chinnor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Chinnor
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Chinnor, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Towns and villages near Chinnor
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Chinnor
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Useful tips for Chinnor property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Homes in smaller places like Chinnor can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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Questions from Chinnor
Is Chinnor within the area you cover?
Yes, Chinnor is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Princes Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Chinnor is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys around Chinnor
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Adwell House lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Chinnor goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chinnor, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Chinnor is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX39 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road. If you are just outside Chinnor, we cover Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Chinnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.