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Chesham Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chesham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
About our storm damage roof report in Chesham
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Chesham, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a close look, inside and out. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain is not always the place to look.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Chesham (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Chesham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leaks and storm damage in Chesham
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Cholesbury Manor House about 3.5 miles north-west, Chesham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Elmtree Infant and Nursery School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Chesham is about 7 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Chesham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chesham. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of HP5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Sunnyside Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Chesham include the A416 and B485, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Pond Park (1 mile north), Chartridge (2 miles north-west), Hundridge (2 miles west), Asheridge (2 miles north-west) and Bellingdon (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (7 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south). Chesham is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Local landmarks in Chesham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Jolly Sportsman pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amersham station, about 2.6 miles south. A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Hawridge Court (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chesham include Sands Bank.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Why act early in Chesham
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Around Chesham, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chesham?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
If you let a flat or house near Amersham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A survey in Chesham needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Chesham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for Chesham
What do I need to do before a survey in Chesham?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Chesham too.
How do I find out if my home in Chesham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.