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Storm damage roof report in Frieth, Oxfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Frieth? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Why act early in Frieth
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Frieth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Frieth
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
For a small place like Frieth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. 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 photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Frieth property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Questions from Frieth
Is Frieth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Frieth 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. 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Leaks and storm damage in Frieth
About 3.2 miles north-east lies West Wycombe Park House, a reminder of how long the area around Frieth has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Marlow station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Frieth is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Near you in Frieth
In Frieth, that means homes and buildings near Yew Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Frieth include Yoesden.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Frieth?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Frieth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.