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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bampton
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bampton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bampton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Around Bampton, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bampton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Bampton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Bampton
Is Bampton in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Bampton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Bampton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
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.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Bampton roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Longworth House, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bampton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bampton CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bampton is about 3 miles south-east of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Bampton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bampton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX18. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and The Pieces, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Weald (1 mile south-west), Aston (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles west), Clanfield (2 miles south-west) and Brize Norton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles east), Witney (5 miles north-east), Carterton (3 miles north-west) and Wantage (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Bampton
In Bampton, that means homes and buildings near The Morris Clows Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Bampton Castle (0.5 miles south-west).
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bampton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.