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Storm damage roof report in Appleton, Oxfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Appleton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
When to book a survey in Appleton
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
Storm damage roof report in Appleton: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Appleton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Appleton (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Appleton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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.
Appleton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appleton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Appleton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Appleton as anywhere else.
How do I book a survey in Appleton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Appleton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Appleton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Appleton Manor about 0.1 miles east, Appleton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Appleton, the roof can be surveyed. Appleton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX13. We cover properties on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Appleton: Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Near you in Appleton
In Appleton, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Appleton includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Appleton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.