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Storm damage roof report in Upper North Dean, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Upper North Dean, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upper North Dean
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged pots on the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Upper North Dean, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper North Dean
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 with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Upper North Dean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Upper North Dean
Is Upper North Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper North Dean is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Upper North Dean as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper North Dean?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Upper North Dean?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Upper North Dean
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Hughenden Manor about 2.4 miles south, Upper North Dean sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Speen Church (Baptist) are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Upper North Dean, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Upper North Dean. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Upper North Dean: Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper North Dean
Around Upper North Dean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pipers Corner School and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. Upper North Dean’s nearest station is Saunderton station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Upper North Dean include Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Upper North Dean
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take a building like Speen CofE VA School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Nearby places to Upper North Dean
What else we do in Upper North Dean
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.