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Storm damage roof report in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cuddington.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Cuddington: what you get
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. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Cuddington, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Cuddington (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Cuddington 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cuddington
The wider area around Cuddington has a long history of building, with Waddesdon Manor about 3.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cuddington and Dinton CofE School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cuddington is about 4 miles north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Cuddington, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Spurt Street, Aylesbury Road and Holly Tree Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cuddington: Gibraltar (1 mile east), Chearsley (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Long Crendon (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles north-east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Cuddington
The closest station to Cuddington is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (1.7 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cuddington?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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Why act early in Cuddington
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cuddington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Cuddington
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Cuddington questions
Is my home in Cuddington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Cuddington in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.