Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ilmer
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ilmer, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Ilmer
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We’re often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings.
In a small place like Ilmer, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ilmer (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Ilmer
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take a building like Longwick Church of England Combined School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Your questions about roof surveys in Ilmer
Do you cover smaller places like Ilmer?
Yes. Ilmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Ilmer listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Ilmer?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What a roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Places near Ilmer
Also in Ilmer
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Useful tips for Ilmer property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Ilmer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof surveys in Ilmer: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Monks Risborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ilmer and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in HP27 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Ilmer, we cover 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). Larger places within reach include 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. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Ilmer includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.