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Storm damage roof report in Holly Green, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Holly Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Holly Green
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. 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, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Holly Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Holly Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Holly Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Nearby places to Holly Green
What else we do in Holly Green
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Holly Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Princes Risborough School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Holly Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Holly Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Holly Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of HP27 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Pitch Green (1 mile south-east), Skittle Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile west), Henton (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Holly Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Peacock Country Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Holly Green include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Holly Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Holly Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Holly Green as anywhere else.
Is my home in Holly Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Holly Green?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Holly Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Holly Green?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?