Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Little Ickford
A careful look at the roof at your property in Little Ickford, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
About our roof survey in Little Ickford
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a small place like Little Ickford, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Little Ickford
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Little Ickford goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Ickford School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Little Ickford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Little Ickford and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Roof surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bulls Lane and Little Ickford or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Little Ickford: Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Near you in Little Ickford
In Little Ickford, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Little Ickford include Bernwood Meadows.
What we are asked to look at in Little Ickford
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Little Ickford
Also in Little Ickford
FAQs for Little Ickford
Will you come out to Little Ickford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
For a price for roof surveys in Little Ickford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Little Ickford needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Ickford
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.