Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chalfont St Giles Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chalfont St Giles, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for Chalfont St Giles homes and businesses
Storm damage roof report in Chalfont St Giles
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Chalfont St Giles, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Chalfont St Giles (HP8, HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Chalfont St Giles doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Around Chalfont St Giles, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Common questions in Chalfont St Giles
Is Chalfont St Giles in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Chalfont St Giles is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Chalfont St Giles?
Yes, Chalfont St Giles is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Leaks and storm damage in Chalfont St Giles
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often 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. With Chenies Manor House about 3.5 miles north-east, Chalfont St Giles sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Seer Green & Jordans station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Chalfont St Giles is about 3 miles south of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chalfont St Giles, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP8 and HP9. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Milton Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Chalfont St Giles, we cover Chalfont Common (1 mile south-east), Jordans (2 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles south-east), Horn Hill (2 miles east) and Heronsgate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (6 miles north), Marlow (9 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-west) and Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west).
Around Chalfont St Giles
Typical jobs here are in homes near Miltons Head pub, British Defence Film Library and The Chalfonts Community College. The closest station to Chalfont St Giles is Seer Green & Jordans station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.