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Storm damage roof report in Little Frieth, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Frieth.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Frieth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Frieth
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How a storm damage roof report works in Little Frieth
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are frequently asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Little Frieth makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s 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.
It isn’t 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
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Little Frieth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
When to book a survey in Little Frieth
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Storm damage roof reports around Little Frieth
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. Historic houses such as Stonor Park, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Little Frieth goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings 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.
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Little Frieth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Little Frieth is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Little Frieth
In Little Frieth, that means homes and buildings near Yew Tree pub and the streets around them. Little Frieth’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (5 miles east) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Little Frieth includes Yoesden.
What affects the price in Little Frieth
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Frieth
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common questions in Little Frieth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Frieth?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Little Frieth is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Frieth?
Yes. Little Frieth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Towns and villages near Little Frieth
What else we do in Little Frieth
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips