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Dinton Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Dinton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Do not go up yourself.
How a storm damage roof report works in Dinton
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Dinton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Dinton (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Dinton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dinton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Dinton
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Dinton
How do I find out if my home in Dinton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Dinton?
Yes, Dinton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Leaks and storm damage in Dinton
Waddesdon Manor, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dinton. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Dinton is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Dinton. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the HP17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Stars Lane and New Road. We also cover the places around Dinton: Upton (1 mile north-east), Ford (1 mile south-east), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (3 miles east) and Ilmer (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Dinton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seven Stars Public House and the streets around them. Dinton’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.9 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Dinton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks