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Orchard Leigh Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Orchard Leigh? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Orchard Leigh, access is frequently 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Orchard Leigh, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Storm damage roof report in Orchard Leigh
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged flat roof membrane, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Orchard Leigh, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Location
- Orchard Leigh (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Orchard Leigh
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
Take an older house close to St George's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
Towns and villages near Orchard Leigh
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Orchard Leigh: your questions answered
Is Orchard Leigh within the area you cover?
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.
Is Orchard Leigh in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Orchard Leigh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Wind, rain and roofs in Orchard Leigh
With Chenies Manor House about 3.6 miles south-east, Orchard Leigh sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For landlords with property near Berkhamsted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ley Hill School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Orchard Leigh is about 2 miles east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Orchard Leigh, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Rushmere Lane and Jasons Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Lye Green (1 mile west), Botley (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile south), Tyler's Hill (1 mile south) and Ashley Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Orchard Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chesham Grammar School and The White Hart pub. Orchard Leigh’s nearest station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3 miles south) and Amersham Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Orchard Leigh include Sands Bank.