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Storm damage roof report in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Temple? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Temple
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Temple, 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, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Temple (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Temple questions
Do you cover smaller places like Temple?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Temple listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Temple?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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What else we do in Temple
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Temple
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Temple means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Temple, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- 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. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. For older village homes like those around Temple, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Temple
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Leaks and storm damage in Temple
With Harleyford Manor about 0.9 miles west, Temple sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Temple, the roof can be surveyed. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Temple. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SL7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island. Other places close to Temple include Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Near you in Temple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Bull Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.