Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Medmenham
Storm damage roof reports across Medmenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports around Medmenham
Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 1.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Medmenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Medmenham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the SL7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Medmenham
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog and Badger pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Medmenham is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
How a storm damage roof report works in Medmenham
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: 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. Common reasons to book are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and roofs hit by falling trees, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Medmenham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a place like Medmenham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Medmenham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Danesfield School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Medmenham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Medmenham
Will you come out to Medmenham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Medmenham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.