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Hartwell Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Hartwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hartwell
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. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and loose or torn flashings.
For a small place like Hartwell, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hartwell (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Hartwell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hartwell
Waddesdon Manor, about 4.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hartwell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stone Church of England Combined School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hartwell is about 1 mile west of Southcourt, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hartwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hartwell is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Oxford Road, Sedrup Lane and Portway Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Stone (1 mile west), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Southcourt (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile north) and California (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hartwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rose & Crown pub, Pebble Brook School and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (1.8 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hartwell includes Snakemoor and Beacon Hill.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Hartwell: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hartwell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hartwell?
Yes, Hartwell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hartwell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.