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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ardington
Storm damage roof reports around Ardington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ardington
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We’re often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Ardington, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. 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
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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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.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports around Ardington
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Ardington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ardington is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Ardington include East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Ardington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's and the streets around them. A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Ardington, 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.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ardington
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wantage Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
FAQs for Ardington
Do you cover smaller places like Ardington?
Yes. Ardington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. 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 Ardington in the area you cover?
Yes, Ardington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ardington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.