Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Ickford Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ickford from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Ickford
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Ickford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ickford (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Ickford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Towns and villages near Ickford
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ickford
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Ickford, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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 check 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Ickford: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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. Boarstall Tower, about 4.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ickford. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Ickford School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Ickford, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Ickford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of HP18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Ickford, we cover Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, 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).
Around Ickford
Around Ickford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bernwood Meadows.
Ickford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ickford is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Ickford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks