Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Swan Bottom Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Swan Bottom, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Storm damage roof report in Swan Bottom: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Swan Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Swan Bottom (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Swan Bottom frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Questions from Swan Bottom
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swan Bottom?
Yes, Swan Bottom is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Swan Bottom?
Yes, Swan Bottom is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Also near Swan Bottom
What else we do in Swan Bottom
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Swan Bottom, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Wind, rain and roofs in Swan Bottom
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Swan Bottom has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.1 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lee Common Church of England School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Swan Bottom is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Swan Bottom work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Swan Bottom. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Swan Bottom: Lee Common (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile north-east), Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Buckland Common (2 miles north-east) and Cholesbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Near you in Swan Bottom
In Swan Bottom, that means homes and buildings near The Old Swan pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 2.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.