Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Penn Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Penn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Penn
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Penn, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Penn (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Penn: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Penn?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Penn?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Penn is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Penn
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. For an older or listed building in a place like Penn, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Storm damage roof reports in Penn: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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. Historic houses such as Hughenden Manor, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Penn goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Eden, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For landlords with property near High Wycombe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Penn is about 2 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Penn is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across the HP10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Glebelands and Carter Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Penn, we cover Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south), Forty Green (2 miles south-east), Knotty Green (2 miles south-east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Penn
In Penn, that means homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and Sir William Ramsay School. The nearest railway station is High Wycombe station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
Towns and villages near Penn
Also in Penn
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Penn 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 cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.