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Storm damage roof report in Balscote, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Balscote. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Storm damage roof report in Balscote
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings, on flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Balscote often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Balscote (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Balscote
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Storm damage roof reports around Balscote
With Upton House about 2.8 miles north-west, Balscote sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Balscote, the roof can be surveyed. Balscote is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX15. We also cover the places around Balscote: Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Balscote
We work in homes and buildings around The Butchers Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
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Balscote questions
Do you cover smaller places like Balscote?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Balscote is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Balscote can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.