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Fingest Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Fingest, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports around Fingest
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Stonor Park, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fingest. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Cadmore End CofE School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Fingest, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Fingest. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
What’s near Fingest
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Fingest includes Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Fingest
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a report with photographs, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and lead lifted at abutments, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Fingest, 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, particularly to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Fingest (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Fingest
Also in Fingest
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Fingest, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fingest
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
FAQs for Fingest
Is Fingest in the area you cover?
Yes, Fingest is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fingest as anywhere else.
Is Fingest within the area you cover?
Yes, Fingest is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How do I book a survey in Fingest?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.