Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Lee Common and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lee Common
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lee Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Lee Common
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Lee Common goes. 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.
If you look after a building like Lee Common Church of England School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. In Lee Common, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lee Common is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and St Leonards (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Lee Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Misbourne School and The Bugle pub, among other places. Lee Common’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lee Common include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Lee Common
Do you cover smaller places like Lee Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lee Common?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Lee Common is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Lee Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Lee Common, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Useful tips for Lee Common property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lee Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Places near Lee Common
Other services in Lee Common
Common roof problems in Lee Common
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Lee Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable