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Storm damage roof report in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Kingswood, with photos and a clear written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Kingswood
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Kingswood face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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 is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Kingswood
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Kingswood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Kingswood
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Waddesdon Manor, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Kingswood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Kingswood. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Kingswood include Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kingswood
Around Kingswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Akeman Inn. The countryside around Kingswood includes Upper Ray Meadows.
Other services in Kingswood
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kingswood
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kingswood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
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.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Kingswood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingswood?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.