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Ascott-under-Wychwood Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Ascott-under-Wychwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ascott-under-Wychwood
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Ascott-under-Wychwood face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ascott-under-Wychwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Ascott-under-Wychwood: local notes
Minster Lovell Hall, about 4.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ascott-under-Wychwood. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Ascott-under-Wychwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, The Green and Church Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood has its own railway station: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. The countryside around Ascott-under-Wychwood includes Blenheim Farm.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Ascott-under-Wychwood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ascott-under-Wychwood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Ascott-under-Wychwood: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Yes, Ascott-under-Wychwood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.