Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bedgrove
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bedgrove? You can book a storm damage roof report in Bedgrove and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Bedgrove: 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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Around Bedgrove, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Bedgrove (HP21, HP20, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Common questions in Bedgrove
Will you come out to Bedgrove?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bedgrove?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Bedgrove, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bedgrove
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Spirit, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bedgrove Infant School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bedgrove is about 2 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Bedgrove work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Bedgrove is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP21, HP20 and HP22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Aplin Road, Regent Road and Eascote Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Turnfurlong (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile north), Broughton (1 mile north), Burcott (2 miles north) and Bierton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bedgrove
We work in homes and buildings around Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes and The Grange School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Friars Square (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Bedgrove includes Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Bedgrove
Other services in Bedgrove
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bedgrove?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you run a business near Friars Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bedgrove
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips