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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Horwood
Storm damage roof reports in Great Horwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Common roof problems in Great Horwood
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Horwood Church of England School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Horwood
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and flat roof edges peeled back.
Being in a small place like Great Horwood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Horwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Horwood?
Yes, Great Horwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Horwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Great Horwood?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Towns and villages near Great Horwood
What else we do in Great Horwood
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Horwood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Great Horwood, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- 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 photos.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Great Horwood roofs and the weather
Claydon House, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Horwood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. We survey roofs in Great Horwood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Milton Keynes, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
All of MK17 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, The Green and Willow Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Around Great Horwood
In Great Horwood, that means homes and buildings near Sir Thomas Fremantle School and The Crown pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Horwood include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.