Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Broughton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Broughton
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about damaged gutters and fascias and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a smaller place like Broughton, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Broughton (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Broughton
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Broughton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Homes in smaller places like Broughton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Broughton?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For businesses in and around places like Friars Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Broughton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Broughton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Leaks and storm damage in Broughton
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Broughton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the HP22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets like Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Broughton: Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Broughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Broughton include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips