Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Bovingdon Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bovingdon Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports in Bovingdon Green: local notes
Harleyford Manor, about 1.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bovingdon Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Congregational Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Spinfield School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Marlow station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Bovingdon Green is about 1 mile west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bovingdon Green. Bovingdon Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Marlow Common (1 mile west), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (2 miles south-west) and Bockmer End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Bovingdon Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Bovingdon Green’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
Storm damage roof report in Bovingdon Green: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Bovingdon Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bovingdon Green (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Bovingdon Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bovingdon Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bovingdon Green
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Bovingdon Green questions
Is my home in Bovingdon Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Bovingdon Green?
Yes. Bovingdon Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Useful tips for Bovingdon Green property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bovingdon Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.