Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ford, Buckinghamshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Ford
Our roof surveys cover Ford and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Ford are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Ford, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Ford
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Also in Ford
Roof surveys around Ford
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map 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.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Ford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Ford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across the HP17 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Linden Way and Chapel Road. Other places close to Ford include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Around Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dinton Hermit Public House. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Ford: your questions answered
Is my home in Ford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Ford?
Yes, Ford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ford
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. For older village homes like those around Ford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ford
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available