Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Speedwell Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Speedwell. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Speedwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Speedwell
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Speedwell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Speedwell (MK17)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Speedwell property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Speedwell
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Speedwell and across Milton Keynes can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Speedwell
What else we do in Speedwell
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Speedwell 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Speedwell
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Aspley Guise station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports in Speedwell: local notes
The wider area around Speedwell has a long history of building, with Woburn Abbey about 0.7 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Woburn Lower School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Speedwell is in Milton Keynes. Surveys in Speedwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Milton Keynes coverage includes Speedwell. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the MK17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Woburn (1 mile north-west), Little Brickhill (3 miles west) and Great Brickhill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (8 miles north-west), Bletchley (6 miles west), Newport Pagnell (9 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (5 miles west), Furzton (7 miles west) and Whitehouse (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Speedwell
In Speedwell, that means homes and buildings near Woburn Mosaic pub, among other places. The closest station to Speedwell is Aspley Guise station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Rugemont Castle (3.9 miles north) and Bletchley Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Speedwell include Heydon Hill and Kings and Bakers Woods and Heaths.
Speedwell: your questions answered
Is my home in Speedwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Speedwell?
Yes, Speedwell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Speedwell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.