Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chicheley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Chicheley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Chicheley
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Chicheley face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Chicheley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Places near Chicheley
What else we do in Chicheley
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chicheley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Chicheley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chicheley roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses like Linford Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chicheley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sherington Church of England School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We visit Chicheley as part of our work across Milton Keynes. We cover towns and villages across Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in MK16 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Around Chicheley
Around Chicheley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chester Arms, among other places. A little further out are Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chicheley include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
Common questions in Chicheley
Is Chicheley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Chicheley?
Yes. Chicheley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Chicheley?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.