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Storm damage roof report in Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Aston Upthorpe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Aston Upthorpe
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Aston Upthorpe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Aston Upthorpe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Aston Upthorpe
Brightwell Manor, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aston Upthorpe. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take a building like South Moreton Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Aston Upthorpe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Around Aston Upthorpe
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Inn Public House and the streets around them. Aston Upthorpe’s nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aston Upthorpe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Aston Upthorpe
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Aston Upthorpe questions
How do I find out if my home in Aston Upthorpe is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Aston Upthorpe in the area you cover?
Yes, Aston Upthorpe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aston Upthorpe as anywhere else.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How do I book a survey in Aston Upthorpe?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
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, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Aston Upthorpe property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.