Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Wooburn Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wooburn, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof report in Wooburn
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Wooburn frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wooburn (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Wooburn can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Wooburn
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you look after a building such as St Paul's Church of England Combined School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wooburn
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Wooburn questions
Will you come out to Wooburn?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wooburn?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, 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.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Useful tips for Wooburn property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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Storm damage roof reports in Wooburn: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Wooburn has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 1.5 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Bourne End station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wooburn is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Wooburn is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Wooburn and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the HP10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Town Lane, Butterfield and Fromer Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Wooburn include Hedsor (1 mile south), Berghers Hill (1 mile east), Wooburn Common (1 mile east), Wooburn Green (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Near you in Wooburn
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bourne End Academy and The Old Bell pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wooburn is Bourne End station, roughly 0.9 miles west. A little further out are Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.8 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Wooburn includes Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.