Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Asheridge Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Asheridge from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
Leaks and storm damage in Asheridge
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Asheridge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Anyone responsible for a site like Chartridge Combined School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Asheridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Asheridge and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Asheridge and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We survey roofs across the HP5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Widmore Close and Braziers End or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chartridge (1 mile south-west), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hawridge (1 mile north), Pond Park (1 mile south-east) and Heath End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Around Asheridge
Around Asheridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Blue Ball pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hawridge Court (1 mile north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Asheridge
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Asheridge often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
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.
- Location
- Asheridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Asheridge
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
The streets around a church such as St John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Asheridge
Do you cover smaller places like Asheridge?
Yes, Asheridge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is Asheridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Asheridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Asheridge
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Asheridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.