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Storm damage roof report in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Storm damage roof reports across Princes Risborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Princes Risborough
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or torn flashings, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In older homes around places like Princes Risborough, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Princes Risborough (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Leaks and storm damage in Princes Risborough
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Teresa's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Princes Risborough School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Princes Risborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Princes Risborough is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Princes Risborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Storm damage roof reports in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Malthouse Square and Station Road, all of which we cover. Princes Risborough sits on or near the A4010 and A4129, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Alscot (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile north), Whiteleaf (1 mile north-east), Horsenden (1 mile west) and Askett (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Princes Risborough
Around Princes Risborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Princes Risborough Primary School and The George And Dragon pub, among other places. Princes Risborough’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.9 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in Princes Risborough
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Princes Risborough is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Princes Risborough
Do you cover Princes Risborough?
Yes, Princes Risborough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Princes Risborough as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Princes Risborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
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, which you can pass to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.