Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chalkshire
Storm damage roof reports across Chalkshire, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Chalkshire
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about lead lifted at abutments and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Chalkshire, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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
- Chalkshire (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Chalkshire, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chalkshire
Is my home in Chalkshire listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Chalkshire?
Yes. Chalkshire is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Chalkshire roofs and the weather
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Friars Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Little Kimble station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Chalkshire is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chalkshire for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Chalkshire. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Chalkshire, we cover Terrick (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile south-west) and Coombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chalkshire
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Russell Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Little Kimble Motte (1.1 miles south-west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Chalkshire, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Chalkshire
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Chalkshire, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Towns and villages near Chalkshire
More services for Chalkshire
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.