Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hardwick, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Hardwick
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and water coming in after the storm.
Many homes in small places like Hardwick face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hardwick
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why act early in Hardwick
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hardwick can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hardwick
Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hardwick goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For businesses in and around places like Friars Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Take a building like Old School Room Chapel: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Hardwick as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Hardwick. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP22. Other places close to Hardwick include Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Hardwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell pub. Hardwick’s nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Hardwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
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What else we do in Hardwick
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hardwick
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Hardwick: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardwick?
Yes, Hardwick is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Hardwick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.