Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ickford, Buckinghamshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ickford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
About our new roof snagging in Ickford
Our snagging inspections cover Ickford and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
For a small place like Ickford, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Ickford
Will you come out to Ickford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ickford
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Ickford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Ickford
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 4.5 miles north lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Ickford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Ickford, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across HP18 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Ickford, we cover Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, 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).
What’s near Ickford
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bernwood Meadows.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for new roof snagging in Ickford, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ickford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.