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Storm damage roof report in Downley, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Downley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we’re asked to look at in Downley
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you let a flat or house near High Wycombe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How a storm damage roof report works in Downley
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and holes or cracks caused by debris.
For a small place like Downley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Downley (HP13)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Downley: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Downley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Downley within the area you cover?
Yes. Downley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not 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.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Downley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Downley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Towns and villages near Downley
Also in Downley
Wind, rain and roofs in Downley
With Hughenden Manor about 0.8 miles east, Downley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take an older house close to St. James the Great: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you run a business near Eden, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Downley is about 2 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Downley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Downley. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across HP13 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Willoughby's Walk, Gray's Lane and West Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Naphill (1 mile north), Hughenden Valley (2 miles north-east), High Wycombe (2 miles south-east), Terriers (2 miles east) and Four Ashes (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east).
Near you in Downley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Grammar School, Le De Spencers Arms and The Tower. Downley’s nearest station is High Wycombe station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (1.6 miles south-east) and Eden (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Downley include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.