Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Chesham Bois, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Chesham Bois
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Chesham Bois can let water in, 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’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Chesham Bois: local notes
The wider area around Chesham Bois has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 3.2 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Elangeni School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Chesham Bois get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chesham Bois. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in HP6 and HP5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chesham Bois
We work in homes and buildings around Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Boot and Slipper pub and Home Tuition Service. The closest station to Chesham Bois is Amersham station, about 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sands Bank.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Chesham Bois, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Chesham Bois
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Chesham Bois is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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FAQs for Chesham Bois
Is Chesham Bois within the area you cover?
Yes, Chesham Bois is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chesham Bois?
Yes, Chesham Bois is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chesham Bois as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we’re asked to look at in Chesham Bois
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Hotels and guest houses near Chesham Bois can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.