Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gerrards Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Gerrards Cross? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Gerrards Cross
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 are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Gerrards Cross can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Gerrards Cross, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Gerrards Cross, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common questions in Gerrards Cross
Is Gerrards Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Gerrards Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Gerrards Cross in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Gerrards Cross is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at 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 it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
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’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gerrards Cross
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof reports around Gerrards Cross
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St James Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Bulstrode Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Gerrards Cross CofE School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Gerrards Cross and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the SL9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Gerrards Cross include the A40 and A413, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Gerrards Cross, we cover Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gerrards Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's School, The Chalfonts Community College and Bulstrode Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Gerrards Cross itself: Gerrards Cross station. Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
Nearby places to Gerrards Cross
Also in Gerrards Cross
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
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
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.