Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chartridge
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chartridge? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chartridge and across Buckinghamshire.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
How a storm damage roof report works in Chartridge
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Chartridge face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Chartridge
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
The streets around a church like St John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Chartridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Chartridge roofs and the weather
About 2.1 miles north lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chartridge has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chartridge Combined School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Great Missenden station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chartridge and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Storm damage roof reports in HP5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane. We also cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Around Chartridge
We work in homes and buildings around Chiltern Hills Academy and The Bell pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Chartridge is Great Missenden station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartridge include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
Chartridge questions
How do I find out if my home in Chartridge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Chartridge within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chartridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out