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Storm damage roof report in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Steeple Claydon and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
How a storm damage roof report works in Steeple Claydon
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Older cottages and houses around Steeple Claydon may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Wind, rain and roofs in Steeple Claydon
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 1.6 miles south-east lies Claydon House, a reminder of how long the area around Steeple Claydon has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Steeple Claydon School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Steeple Claydon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We cover every part of the MK18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Steeple Claydon include Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Steeple Claydon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fountain pub. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Steeple Claydon include Calvert Jubilee.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Steeple Claydon, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
FAQs for Steeple Claydon
Do you cover smaller places like Steeple Claydon?
Yes. Steeple Claydon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Steeple Claydon in the area you cover?
Yes, Steeple Claydon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Steeple Claydon as anywhere else.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Steeple Claydon
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Steeple Claydon?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?