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Landlord roof survey in Ilmer, Buckinghamshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Ilmer.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ilmer
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We’re often asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and leaking joints at party walls, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Ilmer may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ilmer (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and letting agents in Ilmer book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we are asked to look at in Ilmer
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
We are often asked to look at:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Take a building like Longwick Church of England Combined School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Places near Ilmer
What else we do in Ilmer
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ilmer, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Ilmer: your questions answered
Is Ilmer within the area you cover?
Yes, Ilmer is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ilmer listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Ilmer: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Monks Risborough station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Ilmer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ilmer is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the HP27 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Ilmer include Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Ilmer
Ilmer’s nearest station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 2.5 miles east. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.