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Roof survey in Great Kingshill, Buckinghamshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Kingshill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Great Kingshill homes and their roofs
Hughenden Manor, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Kingshill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Eden, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Kingshill is about 3 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Great Kingshill and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Great Kingshill. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of HP15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Stag Lane, Fairfields and Common Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Cryers Hill (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile south-east), Spurlands End (1 mile east), Hughenden Valley (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (5 miles east) and Beaconsfield (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Kingshill
We work in homes and buildings around Pipers Corner School, The Red Lion pub and Holmer Green Senior School and the streets around them. Great Kingshill’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eden (3.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Great Kingshill include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
About our roof survey in Great Kingshill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Somewhere as small as Great Kingshill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Great Kingshill (HP15)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Great Kingshill
Can a landlord with a rental near Great Missenden station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Kingshill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How do I book a survey in Great Kingshill?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
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.
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for roof surveys in Great Kingshill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Kingshill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Great 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Kingshill
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For older village homes like those around Great Kingshill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.