Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Penn Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Penn Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Penn Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Penn Street
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Penn Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Penn Street (HP7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Penn Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Penn Street
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Common questions in Penn Street
Is Penn Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Penn Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Penn Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Penn Street
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Wind, rain and roofs in Penn Street
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Penn Street has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 4.1 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Amersham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Curzon Church of England Combined School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Penn Street is about 3 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. In Penn Street, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP7. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Woodrow (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north), Beamond End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east) and Coleshill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Around Penn Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Squirrel pub and Holmer Green Senior School, among other places. Penn Street’s nearest station is Amersham station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (2.7 miles north) and Amersham Hospital (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Gomm's Wood.