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Bledlow Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Bledlow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Bledlow
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Being in a small place like Bledlow makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bledlow (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bledlow
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Princes Risborough School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bledlow can all book storm damage roof reports. Bledlow is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Bledlow
Around Bledlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lions Of Bledlow pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Bledlow is Princes Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Bledlow includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Bledlow
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Bledlow
Is Bledlow in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bledlow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Bledlow?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What affects the price in Bledlow
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bledlow
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Bledlow, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.