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Storm damage roof report in Begbroke, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Begbroke, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Begbroke
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Begbroke makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Begbroke (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Begbroke: your questions answered
Is Begbroke in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Begbroke is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Begbroke within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Begbroke
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Begbroke, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Begbroke
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Other services in Begbroke
Storm damage roof reports around Begbroke
About 2.2 miles north-west lies Blenheim Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Begbroke has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like William Fletcher Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Philip, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Begbroke is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Begbroke as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Begbroke and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Woodstock Road, Woodstock Road East and Woodstock Road West. We also cover the places around Begbroke: Yarnton (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile north-east), Bladon (1 mile west), Worton (2 miles south-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Near you in Begbroke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gosford Hill School and The Royal Sun pub, among other places. The closest station to Begbroke is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot 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.