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Roof Survey in Little Kimble
We carry out roof surveys in Little Kimble and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Kimble and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof survey in Little Kimble
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. 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. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed worn or blocked valleys and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Little Kimble, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Little Kimble (HP17, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Little Kimble needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Little Kimble
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For landlords with property near Little Kimble station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Little Kimble are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Little Kimble
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Little Kimble questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Kimble?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Little Kimble?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much does a roof survey cost in Little Kimble?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Towns and villages near Little Kimble
Also in Little Kimble
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Little Kimble
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Great Kimble Church of England School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Little Kimble is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Little Kimble and nearby. Little Kimble is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the HP17 and HP22 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Buttercup Crescent and Daisy Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Little Kimble include Great Kimble (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile south-west), Meadle (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south) and Whiteleaf (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Little Kimble
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub and the streets around them. Little Kimble has its own railway station: Little Kimble station. Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (0.5 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Little Kimble includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks