Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Alscot
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Alscot, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alscot
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alscot
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
Being in a small place like Alscot makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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
- Alscot (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Alscot
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Monks Risborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Princes Risborough Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Alscot and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Alscot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Whiteleaf Cross pub and Princes Risborough School and the streets around them. The closest station to Alscot is Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Alscot, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Alscot
Is Alscot within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Alscot in the area you cover?
Yes, Alscot is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Alscot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what 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 it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Alscot, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alscot
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Also in Alscot
When to book a survey in Alscot
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you live in an older home near St Teresa's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.