Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Askett
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Askett and across Buckinghamshire.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Askett
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof report in Askett: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and loose or torn flashings, on flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Askett, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Askett (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Askett
Will you come out to Askett?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Askett in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Askett is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Nearby places to Askett
Also in Askett
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Askett. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Wind, rain and roofs in Askett
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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.
For landlords with property near Monks Risborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Monks Risborough CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as Church of St Dunstan are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Askett are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Askett is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Askett, we cover Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Askett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Crowns pub and Princes Risborough School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Askett includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Askett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Askett, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Askett, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Askett
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%