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Storm Damage Roof Report in Monks Risborough
Storm damage roof reports in Monks Risborough and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Monks Risborough: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs.
For a small place like Monks Risborough, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Monks Risborough (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Monks Risborough can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Monks Risborough
Do you cover Monks Risborough?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Monks Risborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Monks Risborough roofs and the weather
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Monks Risborough station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building like Princes Risborough Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Monks Risborough is about 1 mile north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Monks Risborough gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Monks Risborough is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in HP27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Mill Lane, Alscot Lane and Burton Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Alscot (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south), Whiteleaf (1 mile east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Monks Risborough
In Monks Risborough, that means homes and buildings near The White Cross pub and Princes Risborough School. Monks Risborough has its own railway station: Monks Risborough station. Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.6 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.