Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kingston Stert
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kingston Stert, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingston Stert
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose chimney pots, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Kingston Stert, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Kingston Stert (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Kingston Stert
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof surveys around Kingston Stert
The wider area around Kingston Stert has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 2.1 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Princes Risborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kingston Stert is about 3 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Kingston Stert for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX39 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Emmington (1 mile north-east), Chinnor (2 miles east), Towersey (3 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (9 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Kingston Stert
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Princes Risborough station, about 4.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Kingston Stert, access is typically 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.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Kingston Stert
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston Stert?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Kingston Stert listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
What else we do in Kingston Stert
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Outbuildings and barns around Kingston Stert are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.