Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gibraltar Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Gibraltar? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gibraltar and across Buckinghamshire.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Gibraltar
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: 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. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Gibraltar, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Gibraltar, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Wind, rain and roofs in Gibraltar
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Gibraltar has a long history of building, with Waddesdon Manor about 3.8 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saints Peter and Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Gibraltar work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Gibraltar is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in HP17 and HP18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Gibraltar
Around Gibraltar, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Places near Gibraltar
What else we do in Gibraltar
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Gibraltar?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gibraltar
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for Gibraltar
How do I find out if my home in Gibraltar is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Gibraltar in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.