Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Ickford
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Little Ickford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Little Ickford
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Little Ickford often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Little Ickford
Is Little Ickford in the area you cover?
Yes, Little Ickford is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Ickford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Little Ickford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we are asked to look at in Little Ickford
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We are often asked to look at:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Wind, rain and roofs in Little Ickford
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 4.8 miles north lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Little Ickford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
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. If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Little Ickford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Little Ickford and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across the HP18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Bulls Lane and Little Ickford, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Little Ickford: Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
What’s near Little Ickford
In Little Ickford, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bernwood Meadows.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.