Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Missenden
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Great Missenden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Great Missenden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Missenden
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Great Missenden, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Great Missenden (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Great Missenden
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Great Missenden?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords with a home close to Great Missenden station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
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FAQs for Great Missenden
Is Great Missenden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Missenden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
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 it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Why act early in Great Missenden
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Missenden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Great Missenden
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Great Missenden
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Great Missenden has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 4.2 miles south-west. 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.
Take a building like Great Missenden CofE Combined School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saints Peter and Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Great Missenden is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Great Missenden, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in HP16 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Station Approach. We also cover Hunt's Green (2 miles north), Wendover Dean (2 miles north-west), Lee Gate (3 miles north), Great Hampden (3 miles west) and Kingsash (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
Around Great Missenden
In Great Missenden, that means homes and buildings near The Cross Keys Public House, Misbourne School and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College, among other places. Great Missenden has its own railway station: Great Missenden station. Other landmarks nearby include Hawridge Court (4.5 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Missenden includes Coombe Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- 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
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Once we’ve 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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.