Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Richings Park
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Richings Park, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Richings Park: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Richings Park face open ground, 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Richings Park (SL0)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Richings Park
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Richings Park
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why act early in Richings Park
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Richings Park can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Richings Park: your questions answered
Do you cover Richings Park?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Richings Park is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Richings Park is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Richings Park can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Richings Park
Also in Richings Park
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Wind, rain and roofs in Richings Park
Frogmore House, about 4.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Richings Park. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as St. Leonard's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like The Langley Heritage Primary will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near The Pavilions, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Richings Park is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Richings Park can all book storm damage roof reports. Richings Park is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SL0 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Apsley Walk, Wellesley Avenue and Syke Ings. Close by, we survey roofs in Iver (1 mile north), Shreding Green (1 mile north-west), Langley (2 miles west), Middlegreen (2 miles west) and Iver Heath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (12 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles north).
Near you in Richings Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tower Arms Public House and Langley Grammar School. There is a railway station in Richings Park itself: Iver station. A little further out are British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north) and Windsor Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Richings Park include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.