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Storm damage roof report in Piddington, Buckinghamshire
Storm damage roof reports in Piddington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Piddington
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and broken or displaced guttering.
Roofs in small places like Piddington often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Piddington (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Piddington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Piddington roofs and the weather
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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. West Wycombe Park House, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Piddington. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Eden, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Piddington is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Piddington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in HP14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on King Street, Queen Street and Piddington Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Piddington: Wheeler End (1 mile south-west), Green End (1 mile north-west), Studley Green (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile south-west) and West Wycombe (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
What’s near Piddington
We work in homes and buildings around The Brickmakers Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Piddington is Saunderton station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Yoesden.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Piddington
Is my home in Piddington 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.
Is Piddington within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Common roof problems in Piddington
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to St Lawrence's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Piddington
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Piddington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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 book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes