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Storm damage roof report in Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Whitchurch, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof reports around Whitchurch
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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 is detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of St John: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Whitchurch Combined School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Whitchurch is about 4 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Whitchurch and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We cover every part of HP22 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Market Hill and Church Lane. We also cover the places around Whitchurch: Oving (1 mile west), Hardwick (1 mile south), Pitchcott (2 miles west), Weedon (2 miles south-east) and North Marston (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (4 miles south), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (4 miles south), Southcourt (5 miles south) and Princes Risborough (11 miles south).
Near you in Whitchurch
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 3.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tindal Centre (4.2 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (under half a mile west).
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitchurch
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings alike.
For a small place like Whitchurch, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Whitchurch (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Whitchurch: your questions answered
Do you cover Whitchurch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Whitchurch listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
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When to book a survey in Whitchurch
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
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. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Whitchurch 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitchurch
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings