Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hillesden
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hillesden from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Hillesden
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates or tiles and broken or displaced guttering, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Hillesden often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Hillesden (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Hillesden, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Hillesden
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hillesden
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. Claydon House, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hillesden. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Hillesden is about 3 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Hillesden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hillesden is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Hillesden: Preston Bissett (2 miles north-west), Gawcott (2 miles north), Twyford (2 miles south-west), Calvert (3 miles south) and Charndon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles north), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Hillesden
A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (3.3 miles north) and Buckingham Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Hillesden include Calvert Jubilee.
Hillesden questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hillesden?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hillesden?
Yes, Hillesden is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hillesden
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Places near Hillesden
What else we do in Hillesden
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hillesden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hillesden
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes