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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sedrup
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Sedrup, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Sedrup
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm 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. We are often asked to look into slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged flat roof membrane, on flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Sedrup, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Sedrup (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Sedrup
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why act early in Sedrup
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For an older or listed building in a place like Sedrup, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Sedrup, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sedrup
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Sedrup can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sedrup
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sedrup
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Sedrup
How do I find out if my home in Sedrup is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Sedrup?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
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What affects the price in Sedrup
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Wind, rain and roofs in Sedrup
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building like Stone Church of England Combined School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Sedrup is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sedrup for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Sedrup and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP17. Other places close to Sedrup include Bishopstone (1 mile south), Walton Court (1 mile east), Upton (2 miles west), Ford (2 miles south-west) and Dinton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sedrup
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Harrow pub, The Mandeville School and Pebble Brook School, among other places. Sedrup’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Dinton Castle (2.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sedrup includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.