Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Swanbourne Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Swanbourne. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Swanbourne, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Swanbourne
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Swanbourne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Swanbourne (MK17)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Swanbourne questions
Is Swanbourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Swanbourne is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Swanbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Common roof problems in Swanbourne
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Swithun: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Swanbourne roofs and the weather
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Swanbourne Church of England VA School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Swanbourne is about 5 miles south-west of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. If you’re in Swanbourne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Milton Keynes, we cover Swanbourne and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Surveys in MK17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Mursley Road, Breakfast Field and Tattams Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Swanbourne, we cover Mursley (1 mile north-east), Dunton (2 miles south-east), Little Horwood (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles west) and Granborough (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (7 miles north), Bletchley (5 miles north-east), Newport Pagnell (11 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (6 miles north-east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (7 miles north).
Near you in Swanbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Betsey Wynne pub, Sir Thomas Fremantle School and Swanbourne House School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Bletchley Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Drayton Parslow Mound (1.8 miles east).