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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ardley
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Ardley.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Ardley
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Ardley face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ardley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Ardley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ardley, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a place like Ardley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ardley
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ardley
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Ardley
Do you cover smaller places like Ardley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Ardley in the area you cover?
Yes, Ardley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ardley
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ardley
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ardley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ardley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox and Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (less than half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Graven Hill.