Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little London, Buckinghamshire
Independent roof surveys in Little London. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof survey in Little London
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Little London may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Little London (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Little London
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What affects the price in Little London
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Little London, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Little London homes and their roofs
With Boarstall Tower about 1.7 miles north-west, Little London sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Oakley Church of England Combined School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Little London is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Little London, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Little London is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in HP18 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Brill Road, Bicester Road and The Nap and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Little London: Oakley (1 mile west), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (3 miles north) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Around Little London
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bernwood Meadows.
FAQs for Little London
Is my home in Little London listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Little London in the area you cover?
Yes, Little London is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.