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Storm damage roof report in Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Chackmore, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
FAQs for Chackmore
Will you come out to Chackmore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Chackmore in the area you cover?
Yes, Chackmore is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chackmore
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Chackmore, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chackmore (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Chackmore
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take a building like St James and St John CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Chackmore frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Chackmore
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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. With Stowe House about 1.2 miles north-west, Chackmore sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Stowe Park and Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Chackmore is about 2 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chackmore can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Chackmore is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Storm damage roof reports in MK18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Main Street, New College Court and The Maltings or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Radclive (1 mile south-west), Dadford (2 miles north-west), Water Stratford (2 miles west) and Shalstone (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Chackmore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Buckingham School, Akeley Wood Senior School and Stowe Park and Garden. Other landmarks nearby include The Menagerie (1.2 miles north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chackmore include Buckingham Sand Pit.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Chackmore book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- 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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.