Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Worminghall
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Worminghall, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What a roof survey looks like in Worminghall
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Worminghall goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Ickford School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Worminghall is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Worminghall get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Worminghall is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Clifden Road, Bishops Way and Silvermead, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ickford (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Draycott (2 miles south), Shabbington (2 miles south-east) and Tiddington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (11 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Near you in Worminghall
Around Worminghall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Worminghall includes Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
How a roof survey works in Worminghall
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Worminghall, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Worminghall (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Worminghall
What else we do in Worminghall
Useful tips for Worminghall property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, 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. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Worminghall. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Worminghall: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Worminghall?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Worminghall?
Yes, Worminghall is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you need a roof survey in Worminghall?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Worminghall, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the price in Worminghall
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.