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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barford St John
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Barford St John, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Barford St John
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 we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Barford St John, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Barford St John: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Barford St John goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Kings Sutton station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as The Warriner School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Barford St John, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Barford St John, we cover Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Barford St John
In Barford St John, that means homes and buildings near George Inn. The closest station to Barford St John is Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St John includes Crouch Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Barford St John, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Barford St John
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Barford St John needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Barford St John
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Barford St John
Is Barford St John in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Barford St John listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.