Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ickford, Buckinghamshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Ickford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ickford
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed damaged trims at the roof edge and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Somewhere as small as Ickford, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Ickford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Ickford
How do I find out if my home in Ickford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Ickford in the area you cover?
Yes, Ickford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ickford
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys in Ickford: local notes
About 4.5 miles north lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Ickford has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Nicholas: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Ickford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ickford is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across the HP18 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road. We also cover the places around Ickford: Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Near you in Ickford
Around Ickford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bernwood Meadows.
Also near Ickford
What else we do in Ickford
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Ickford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Ickford
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ickford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Ickford
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
If you look after a building such as Ickford School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs