Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Prestwood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
Prestwood questions
Is my home in Prestwood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Prestwood in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Prestwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Prestwood
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older homes around places like Prestwood, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Prestwood (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Prestwood
With Hughenden Manor about 3.4 miles south, Prestwood sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Prestwood Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Prestwood is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Prestwood as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Prestwood and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in HP16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Honor Road and Gryms Dyke, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Prestwood, we cover Stony Green (1 mile south-west), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile west), Great Kingshill (2 miles south), Little Kingshill (2 miles south-east) and Upper North Dean (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Prestwood
In Prestwood, that means homes and buildings near Travellers Rest pub, Misbourne School and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College and the streets around them. Prestwood’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.3 miles east) and Great Missenden (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
Also near Prestwood
Also in Prestwood
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common roof problems in Prestwood
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Prestwood
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Prestwood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Prestwood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.