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Roof survey in Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Great Kimble, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof survey in Great Kimble: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away from the wall, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Great Kimble may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Kimble
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Great Kimble Church of England School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Great Kimble is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
What’s near Great Kimble
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub and Princes Risborough School. There’s a railway station in Great Kimble itself: Little Kimble station. Well-known places in the area include 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.
Common roof problems in Great Kimble
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Little Kimble station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Great Kimble, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Kimble
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Kimble. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Common questions in Great Kimble
Do you cover smaller places like Great Kimble?
Yes, Great Kimble is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Great Kimble 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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.