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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Wycombe
Wondering about the roof at a property in West Wycombe? We carry out storm damage roof reports in West Wycombe and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in West Wycombe
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. 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 describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like West Wycombe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- West Wycombe (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Wycombe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
When to book a survey in West Wycombe
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For landlords with property near Saunderton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as West Wycombe, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in West Wycombe, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in West Wycombe
Is West Wycombe in the area you cover?
Yes, West Wycombe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Wycombe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is West Wycombe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Leaks and storm damage in West Wycombe
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. West Wycombe Park House, about 0.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Wycombe. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Wycombe Combined School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Congregational Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
West Wycombe is about 3 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in West Wycombe, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in HP14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street and Church Lane. We also cover the places around West Wycombe: Piddington (1 mile west), Bradenham (1 mile north), Green End (2 miles west), Wheeler End (2 miles south-west) and Lane End (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles east).
Near you in West Wycombe
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan pub and Cressex Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 2.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Wycombe Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Wycombe include Yoesden.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.