Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Lavendon
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lavendon and the rest of Milton Keynes. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Lavendon
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Storm damage roof report in Lavendon
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Lavendon face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lavendon (MK46)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lavendon
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Lavendon, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Lavendon roofs and the weather
About 2 miles east lies Turvey Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Lavendon has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lavendon School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lavendon is about 7 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Roofs in Lavendon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Milton Keynes. Lavendon is one of the towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Surveys in MK46 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Rectory Orchard and Orchard Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Lavendon: Cold Brayfield (1 mile south-east) and Clifton Reynes (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Milton Keynes (10 miles south-west), Bletchley (13 miles south), Newport Pagnell (7 miles south-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (13 miles south), Furzton (12 miles south) and Whitehouse (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Lavendon
A little further out are Odell Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Pavenham Osier Beds.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lavendon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
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Common questions in Lavendon
Will you come out to Lavendon?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lavendon?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Lavendon is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Lavendon, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Lavendon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.