Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wilstone
Storm damage roof reports around Wilstone, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wilstone
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Wilstone, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Wilstone (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Wilstone, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Wilstone questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wilstone?
Yes, Wilstone is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wilstone as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Wilstone is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wilstone
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 4.6 miles south lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Wilstone has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Marsworth Church of England Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark like St Cross, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wilstone is about 5 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Wilstone, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Wilstone and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP23 is covered for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Barton Close, Tring Road and Rosebarn Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Gubblecote (1 mile north), Startop's End (1 mile east), Tringford (1 mile south-east), Marsworth (1 mile east) and Drayton Beauchamp (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (11 miles south-east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Chorleywood (14 miles south-east), Grovehill (10 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Wilstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon Public House and Tring School, among other places. The closest station to Wilstone is Cheddington station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tindal Centre (4.9 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are College Lake nature reserve and Pavis Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wilstone
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 around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What else we do in Wilstone
What we are asked to look at in Wilstone
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you let a flat or house near Cheddington station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around Wilstone, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.