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Gawcott Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gawcott, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Gawcott: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Gawcott often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Gawcott (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Gawcott
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Gawcott needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Gawcott, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gawcott
Is Gawcott within the area you cover?
Yes, Gawcott is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Gawcott in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Gawcott roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.5 miles north lies Stowe House, a reminder of how long the area around Gawcott has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Roundwood Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Gawcott work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of MK18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gawcott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Latin School and The Cuckoo's Nest pub, among other places. A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gawcott include Buckingham Sand Pit.