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Storm damage roof report in Botley, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Botley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Botley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Botley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Botley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Botley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Botley?
Yes, Botley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Why it is worth a survey now in Botley
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Around Botley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Botley
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Botley
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Chenies Manor House, about 3.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Botley. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Ley Hill School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Botley and nearby. Botley is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in HP5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Botley include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Around Botley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Botley is Amersham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sands Bank.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
What we’re asked to look at in Botley
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Botley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Botley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.