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Storm damage roof report in Alkerton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Alkerton.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alkerton
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and ridge tiles that have come loose, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Alkerton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. 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 photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Alkerton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Alkerton
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Upton House about 1.9 miles north, Alkerton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shenington Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Alkerton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Alkerton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Alkerton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Places near Alkerton
What else we do in Alkerton
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Alkerton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Alkerton: your questions answered
Is my home in Alkerton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Alkerton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alkerton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alkerton
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%