Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Butler's Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Butler's Cross and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an 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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Storm damage roof report in Butler's Cross
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Being in a small place like Butler's Cross 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. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Butler's Cross (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Butler's Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Butler's Cross. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Butler's Cross
What else we do in Butler's Cross
Wind, rain and roofs in Butler's Cross
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Little Kimble station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Butler's Cross is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Butler's Cross is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of HP17 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Butler's Cross
Around Butler's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Russell Arms, among other places. Butler's Cross’s nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Butler's Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Butler's Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Butler's Cross?
Yes, Butler's Cross is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Butler's Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Butler's Cross
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Butler's Cross
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For site and facilities teams at buildings like John Colet School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What you can safely check yourself
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.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.