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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chinnor
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Chinnor, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
About our storm damage roof report in Chinnor
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and holes or cracks caused by debris, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Around Chinnor, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Chinnor
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. On a bungalow or cottage around Chinnor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chinnor
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Chinnor questions
Is Chinnor in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chinnor as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Chinnor listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
How do I book a survey in Chinnor?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Leaks and storm damage in Chinnor
Adwell House, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chinnor. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Chinnor are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chinnor
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Chinnor is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.