Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in The City, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in The City, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in The City
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and new damp or leaks inside.
Many homes in small places like The City face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- The City (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in The City
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around The City, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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The City: your questions answered
Is The City in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is The City within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Useful tips for The City property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Once we have 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. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in The City
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
We are often asked to look at:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The City roofs and the weather
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 2.7 miles south-east lies West Wycombe Park House, a reminder of how long the area around The City has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Radnage Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Saunderton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
The City is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in The City as part of our work across London and the South East. The City is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across the HP14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Bottle Square Lane, Radnage Common Road and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside The City, we cover Waterend (1 mile west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile south-west), Radnage (1 mile north), Bennett End (1 mile north-west) and Green End (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
Landmarks near The City
Around The City, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Saunderton station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wycombe Hospital (5 miles south-east). Open spaces near The City include Yoesden and Bald Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The City
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in The City book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.