Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ellesborough from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Ellesborough: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Ellesborough often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ellesborough
Is Ellesborough in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Ellesborough is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Ellesborough?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Wind, rain and roofs in Ellesborough
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Little Kimble station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building like Great Kimble Church of England School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Ellesborough are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in HP17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Ellesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Russell Arms and John Colet School, among other places. Ellesborough’s nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Ellesborough often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Outbuildings and barns around Ellesborough are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Ellesborough
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Towns and villages near Ellesborough
What else we do in Ellesborough
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks