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Storm damage roof report in Quainton, Buckinghamshire

Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Quainton and across Buckinghamshire.

  • Flat roof edges peeled back
  • Lead lifted at abutments
  • Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind

Storm damage roof reports near Quainton

What affects the price in Quainton

Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:

  • Roof area
  • The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
  • The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
  • Commercial roofs and larger buildings

To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.

Helping us price your survey

Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:

  • Dates you are working to, such as exchange
  • What’s prompted the survey
  • What kind of property and roof it is
  • Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window

We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.

Storm damage roof report in Quainton

After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.

Being in a small place like Quainton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.

The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.

Location
Quainton (HP22)
Region
Buckinghamshire
Cost
From £150 inc. VAT
Reports
Written, with photos, emailed to you
When we survey
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Insured
PI and public liability insurance
Telephone
07833 053749
Page updated
27 October 2026
Illustration of a report page showing two roof pictures and notes

How it works

It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Quainton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.

  1. First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
  2. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
  3. We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
  4. The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
  5. The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.

Preparing for the visit

  • Show us where any leaks or stains appear
  • Jot down any questions you want answered
  • Unlock side gates and any roof access doors

Book a survey

Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.

Book your survey

Advice

Practical tips

Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:

  • Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
  • File receipts for anything you pay for
  • Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
  • Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in

After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.

Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.

FAQs for Quainton

Is my home in Quainton listed or in a conservation area?

Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.

Do you carry out roof surveys in Quainton?

Yes, Quainton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.

Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?

No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.

How long have you been surveying roofs?

More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.

Will you go up on the roof?

Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.

What’s the best way to book?

Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.

Do you need to get into the loft?

If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.

DIY checks: what’s safe

What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.

A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.

Leaks and storm damage in Quainton

A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Quainton 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.

If you let a flat or house near Aylesbury Vale Parkway 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 Quainton Church of England School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.

Quainton is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Quainton across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Quainton. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.

We survey roofs across the HP22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Station Road, Cautley Close and Pigott Orchard or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Waddesdon (2 miles south), Wormstone (2 miles south), Westcott (2 miles south-west), Kingswood (3 miles west) and Upper Winchendon (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south-east).

Around Quainton

Around Quainton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waddesdon Church of England School and Ye Swan and Castle pub and the streets around them. Quainton’s nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows.

Map of Quainton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Roof by roof

Chimney stacks

Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.

Ridge and hip tiles

Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.

Rented homes, blocks and businesses

We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.

If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.

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Reports from £150Prices include VAT