Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Ashley Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Ashley Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Ashley Green
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings, and people most often book us about damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Ashley Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What affects the price in Ashley Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Ashley Green roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Ashley Green has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 3.1 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Evangelist: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Ashlyns School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Berkhamsted station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ashley Green is about 2 miles south of Berkhamsted, in Buckinghamshire. Ashley Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Ashley Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
All of HP5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ashley Green include Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Botley (2 miles south) and Northchurch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ashley Green
In Ashley Green, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Eagle pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ashley Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashley Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashley Green as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashley Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Ashley Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Also near Ashley Green
Other services in Ashley Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Ashley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.