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Storm Damage Roof Report in Akeley
Storm damage roof reports in Akeley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof report in Akeley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and ridge tiles that have come loose, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Akeley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Akeley (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Akeley: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Akeley has a long history of building, with Stowe House about 2.1 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Akeley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Akeley and the places around it. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in MK18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close. We also cover the places around Akeley: Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Akeley
Around Akeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull & Butcher pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Akeley includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Akeley?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Akeley Wood Senior School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Akeley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Akeley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Akeley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Akeley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Akeley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.