Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Ickford Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ickford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ickford
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at cold areas below the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Ickford may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ickford (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ickford
What else we do in Ickford
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Ickford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Ickford
Is Ickford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Ickford listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ickford
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys around Ickford
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Boarstall Tower lies about 4.5 miles north, so building around Ickford goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ickford School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Ickford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Ickford and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the HP18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ickford
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bernwood Meadows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ickford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.