Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Fern
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Fern from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Storm damage roof report in Fern: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In a village or hamlet like Fern, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Fern (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Fern
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
We are often asked to look at:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Shop and office owners around Eden may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
Fern questions
Do you cover smaller places like Fern?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Fern listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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 between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Fern can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Also in Fern
Storm damage roof reports around Fern
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Cliveden, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Fern goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Little Marlow CofE School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often 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.
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Fern, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Fern is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SL7. Other places close to Fern include Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
What’s near Fern
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bourne End Academy and The Black Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Fern is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Fern includes Warren Nature Reserve.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
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.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fern. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.