Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Great Hollands, Bracknell Forest
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Great Hollands from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
FAQs for Great Hollands
Will you come out to Great Hollands?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
My home in Great Hollands has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Hollands
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Great Hollands may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Great Hollands doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. With lower homes, common in places like Great Hollands, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Great Hollands
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you live in an older home near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Leaks and storm damage in Great Hollands
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Bracknell, which Great Hollands is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you look after a building like Great Hollands Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Great Hollands, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Great Hollands is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG12 and RG40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane. Great Hollands is on the A3095, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Great Hollands is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Near you in Great Hollands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Golden Retriever pub, Easthampstead Park Community School and The Brakenhale School. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Also near Great Hollands
What else we do in Great Hollands
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.