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Storm damage roof report in Bayworth, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bayworth, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bayworth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bayworth
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Bayworth
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and stains appearing after strong winds.
Being in a small place like Bayworth makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Bayworth (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Bayworth, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Bayworth
Is Bayworth in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Bayworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Bayworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Common roof problems in Bayworth
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Storm damage roof reports in Bayworth: local notes
About 3.5 miles west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bayworth has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Radley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Sunningwell Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bayworth is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. In Bayworth, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bayworth is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Every address in OX13 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Brumcombe Lane and Quarry Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Bayworth: Sunningwell (1 mile south-west), Boars Hill (1 mile north-west), Chilswell (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Kennington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
What’s near Bayworth
We work in homes and buildings around Fitzharrys School and The Flowing Well pub. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles east) and The Story Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.