Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New Denham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around New Denham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports in New Denham: local notes
Ickenham Hall, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Denham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Pavilions, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you own a rental within reach of Denham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Hermitage Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
New Denham is about 2 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in New Denham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in UB9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Alder Road, Poplar Road and Willow Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to New Denham include Uxbridge (1 mile south-east), Denham (1 mile north-west), Ickenham (2 miles east), Cowley (2 miles south) and Hillingdon (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles north-west), Chesham (12 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles west), Amersham (10 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in New Denham
In New Denham, that means homes and buildings near The Old Mill Club Chris Lee Carriage Company Limited pub, Uxbridge College and Vyners School. The closest station to New Denham is Denham station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find The Pavilions (0.6 miles south-east) and Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Uxbridge Alderglade.
Storm damage roof report in New Denham: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and roofs hit by falling trees, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like New Denham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- New Denham (UB9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from New Denham
Do you cover smaller places like New Denham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is New Denham in the area you cover?
Yes, New Denham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Nearby places to New Denham
Also in New Denham
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like New Denham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.