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Storm damage roof report in Chilton, Buckinghamshire
Storm damage roof reports around Chilton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Chilton
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. 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. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Chilton often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Chilton (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Chilton
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Waddesdon Manor about 4.2 miles north-east, Chilton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Chilton is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Chilton, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Thame Road, Chapel Lane and Princes Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Easington (1 mile south), Shabbington (3 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), Ickford (3 miles south-west) and North Weston (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles east).
Near you in Chilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Poacher's Pocket pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.4 miles south) and Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Chilton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Chilton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chilton
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What affects the price in Chilton
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chilton
Is Chilton within the area you cover?
Yes, Chilton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Chilton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.