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Storm damage roof report in Albury, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Albury, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Albury
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Albury, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Albury (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Albury
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Package prices that include VAT
- A report with photographs
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Albury
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. Adwell House, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Albury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Albury is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Albury and the rest of Oxfordshire. Albury is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Oxford Road, Ickford Road and Albury View. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Tiddington (1 mile west), Draycott (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Albury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Albury include Wells Farm.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Albury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What we are asked to look at in Albury
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Helen, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
Questions from Albury
Is Albury 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 you book.
Is my home in Albury 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 is 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.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.