Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Micklefield Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Micklefield. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Micklefield
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. 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. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Micklefield can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Micklefield (HP13, HP10, HP11)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Micklefield
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Eden, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Micklefield is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Micklefield questions
How do I find out if my home in Micklefield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Micklefield in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Micklefield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof 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?
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 inspect the rest from safe positions.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Micklefield, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Places near Micklefield
What else we do in Micklefield
Landlord and commercial surveys in Micklefield
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Micklefield. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Micklefield roofs and the weather
About 2.3 miles north-west lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Micklefield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to High Wycombe station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Micklefield is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Micklefield and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Micklefield is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in HP13, HP10 and HP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Cock Lane, Colne Road and Baring Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Micklefield, we cover Totteridge (1 mile west), Tylers Green (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), Terriers (1 mile north-west) and Hazlemere (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Near you in Micklefield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dolphin Eye pub and Highcrest Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is High Wycombe station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eden (1.7 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Gomm's Wood.