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Storm damage roof report in Worminghall, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Worminghall. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Worminghall
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Worminghall
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’re worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Worminghall makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Worminghall (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Worminghall, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Questions from Worminghall
Will you come out to Worminghall?
Yes, Worminghall is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Worminghall listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worminghall
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof reports around Worminghall
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Worminghall has a long history of building, with Boarstall Tower about 3.8 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Worminghall is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Worminghall. Worminghall is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Clifden Road, Bishops Way and Silvermead or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Ickford (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Draycott (2 miles south), Shabbington (2 miles south-east) and Tiddington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (11 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
What’s near Worminghall
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Worminghall
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ickford School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours