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Storm damage roof report in Elmhurst, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Elmhurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
Storm damage roof report in Elmhurst: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Older cottages and houses around Elmhurst may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Elmhurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Elmhurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Elmhurst is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Elmhurst?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Why act early in Elmhurst
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Arranging work in a smaller place like Elmhurst is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Elmhurst
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common roof problems in Elmhurst
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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Elmhurst School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Elmhurst, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Storm damage roof reports in Elmhurst: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you run a business near Friars Square, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Elmhurst and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Elmhurst. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Storm damage roof reports in HP20, HP19 and HP21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road and the roads around them. With the A4157 close by, Elmhurst is simple for us to get to. We also cover New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Elmhurst is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
What’s near Elmhurst
In Elmhurst, that means homes and buildings near Aylesbury Grammar School, The New Zealand pub and Stocklake Park Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Elmhurst is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (within half a mile south-east).
Useful tips for Elmhurst property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.