Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
East Claydon Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in East Claydon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in East Claydon
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about water coming in after the storm and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like East Claydon, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- East Claydon (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like East Claydon can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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FAQs for East Claydon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Claydon?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is East Claydon in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and East Claydon is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we are asked to look at in East Claydon
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Why act early in East Claydon
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like East Claydon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in East Claydon
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Nearby places to East Claydon
Other services in East Claydon
What a storm damage roof report looks like in East Claydon
The wider area around East Claydon has a long history of building, with Claydon House about 1.2 miles west. 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. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
Take a building like East Claydon Church of England School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
East Claydon is about 6 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We visit East Claydon as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We survey roofs across MK18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Sandhill Road, Hinton Close and Briary Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around East Claydon: Botolph Claydon (1 mile south), Middle Claydon (1 mile west), Steeple Claydon (2 miles west), Adstock (3 miles north) and Padbury (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north-west), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
Near you in East Claydon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir Thomas Fremantle School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (5.9 miles north-west) and Bolbec Castle (4.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Calvert Jubilee.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Claydon
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords and letting agents in East Claydon book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.