Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Upper Winchendon, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Upper Winchendon, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Upper Winchendon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Upper Winchendon
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Winchendon, 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. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Upper Winchendon (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Storm damage roof reports around Upper Winchendon
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Winchendon goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Waddesdon Church of England School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Upper Winchendon is about 5 miles west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Upper Winchendon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Upper Winchendon is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in HP18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include School Lane and Main Road. We also cover the places around Upper Winchendon: Wormstone (1 mile north), Nether Winchendon (1 mile south-west), Waddesdon (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Ashendon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (5 miles east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Around Upper Winchendon
The closest station to Upper Winchendon is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.7 miles east. A little further out are St John's Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
More services for Upper Winchendon
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Upper Winchendon
Will you come out to Upper Winchendon?
Yes, Upper Winchendon is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Winchendon?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Upper Winchendon, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Upper Winchendon
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks