Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Four Ashes
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Four Ashes. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Four Ashes
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Four Ashes, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Four Ashes (HP15, HP13)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Four Ashes, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photographs
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Four Ashes
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Four Ashes roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Hughenden Manor about 1 mile west, Four Ashes sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. 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. Shop and office owners around Eden may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Four Ashes is about 2 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Four Ashes is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Four Ashes. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the HP15 and HP13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Cryers Hill (1 mile north), Terriers (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile north-east), Hazlemere (1 mile east) and Hughenden Valley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Four Ashes
In Four Ashes, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Grammar School, Pipers Corner School and The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Four Ashes is High Wycombe station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.6 miles north) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Four Ashes includes Gomm's Wood.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Four Ashes can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking 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 why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
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Also in Four Ashes
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Four Ashes
Will you come out to Four Ashes?
Yes. Four Ashes is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Four Ashes?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. 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 applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.