Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chenies Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chenies, with photographs and a written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Chenies
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Chenies, 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, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chenies (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Chenies, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chenies
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Chenies: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 0.2 miles south lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chenies has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building like Chenies School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Chenies is about 3 miles east of Amersham, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Chenies are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. London is in our area too.
All of WD3 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Latimer (1 mile west), Flaunden (1 mile north), Little Chalfont (2 miles west), Belsize (2 miles north-east) and Chorleywood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (6 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chenies
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bedford Arms and St Clement Danes School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.8 miles west) and Amersham Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Chenies includes Sarratt Bottom nature reserve and Tumbling Bay.
Places near Chenies
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What affects the price in Chenies
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Common roof problems in Chenies
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Landlords with a home close to Chalfont & Latimer station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Common questions in Chenies
How do I find out if my home in Chenies 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Chenies in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chenies is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.