Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Brill Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Brill, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Brill: what you get
We survey roofs in Brill and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brill (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What else we do in Brill
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Brill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Brill book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
FAQs for Brill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brill as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Brill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brill
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Brill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Brill
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brill
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Boarstall Tower about 1.9 miles west, Brill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as United Reformed Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Brill Church of England School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brill is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Brill as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Brill. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of HP18 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, The Square and Brae Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Little London (1 mile south-west), Oakley (1 mile south-west), Piddington (2 miles north), Ludgershall (2 miles north) and Blackthorn (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (13 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Around Brill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Open spaces near Brill include Bernwood Meadows.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.