Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Kingsey Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Kingsey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Kingsey
We survey roofs in Kingsey and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a small place like Kingsey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What else we do in Kingsey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingsey
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. In Kingsey, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Risborough Road and Haddenham Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Kingsey
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose & Thistle pub. The closest station to Kingsey is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What affects the price in Kingsey
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it is 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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Your questions about roof surveys in Kingsey
Is Kingsey within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Kingsey listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- File the report with your home documents
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Kingsey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.