Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Marlow
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Marlow, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Wind, rain and roofs in Little Marlow
About 2.9 miles south-east lies Cliveden, a reminder of how long the area around Little Marlow has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Little Marlow CofE School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For businesses in and around places such as Eden, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Little Marlow as part of our work across Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Little Marlow. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across SL7 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Little Marlow
Around Little Marlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen's Head pub and Great Marlow School. The nearest railway station is Bourne End station, about 1.4 miles east. A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Little Marlow include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
About our storm damage roof report in Little Marlow
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. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Little Marlow makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Little Marlow
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you let a flat or house near Bourne End station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
Places near Little Marlow
What else we do in Little Marlow
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
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.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Little Marlow often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Little Marlow
Will you come out to Little Marlow?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Marlow?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Little Marlow is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.