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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chearsley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chearsley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Chearsley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Chearsley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Chearsley (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chearsley?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near Chearsley
Also in Chearsley
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chearsley
Do you cover Chearsley?
Yes, Chearsley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Chearsley?
Yes. Chearsley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Chearsley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around Chearsley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 3.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Chearsley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chearsley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Chearsley. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of HP18 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Chearsley include Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Around Chearsley
For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Chearsley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Chearsley
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.