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Storm damage roof report in Speen, Buckinghamshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Speen? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
About our storm damage roof report in Speen
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Speen often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Speen (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Speen: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Speen?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Speen within the area you cover?
Yes, Speen is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Storm damage roof reports in Speen: local notes
Hughenden Manor, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speen. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Speen CofE VA School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Speen Church (Baptist): water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Speen is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Speen work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on St Peters Close, Studridge Lane and Chapel Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Upper North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile east), Walter's Ash (1 mile south), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east) and Stony Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Speen
In Speen, that means homes and buildings near King William IV Public House. The nearest railway station is Saunderton station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.4 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Speen
Other services in Speen
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Speen often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Speen, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.