Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Thornborough, Buckinghamshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Thornborough. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
How a storm damage roof report works in Thornborough
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Thornborough, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Thornborough (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Thornborough
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Storm damage roof reports in Thornborough: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Stowe House, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Thornborough goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Thornborough Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Thornborough is about 3 miles east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Thornborough is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Thornborough is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
All of MK18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Thornborough include Adstock (2 miles south), Padbury (2 miles south-west), Buckingham (3 miles west), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-west) and East Claydon (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles south), Elmhurst (13 miles south), Southcourt (14 miles south), Haydon Hill (12 miles south), Turnfurlong (14 miles south) and Quarrendon Estate (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Thornborough
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (3.1 miles west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (3 miles west). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
FAQs for Thornborough
Is Thornborough in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Thornborough is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Thornborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Thornborough is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Thornborough?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Towns and villages near Thornborough
What else we do in Thornborough
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thornborough
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Thornborough can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.