Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Walter's Ash
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Walter's Ash, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Walter's Ash
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
For a small place like Walter's Ash, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Walter's Ash (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Walter's Ash can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Walter's Ash
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walter's Ash?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Walter's Ash within the area you cover?
Yes. Walter's Ash is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Walter's Ash
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Walter's Ash and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Walter's Ash
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you run a business near Eden, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Walter's Ash
Hughenden Manor, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walter's Ash. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Botolph, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Naphill and Walters Ash School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Walter's Ash is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Walter's Ash gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Walter's Ash is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP14. Whether your property is on Main Road, Honey Way and Bradenham Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Walter's Ash include Naphill (1 mile south-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north-east), Lower North Dean (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile north) and Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Walter's Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheel pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wycombe Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walter's Ash include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around Walter's Ash, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.