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Storm damage roof report in Longwick, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Longwick and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longwick
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Storm damage roof report in Longwick: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and damaged gutters and fascias, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
In a smaller place like Longwick, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Longwick (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Longwick is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Longwick
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Monks Risborough station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Owlswick Chapel, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Longwick Church of England Combined School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Longwick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the HP27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longwick: Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Longwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Princes Risborough School and The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Longwick is Monks Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Longwick include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
FAQs for Longwick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Longwick?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Longwick in the area you cover?
Yes, Longwick is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Longwick
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips