Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Berrick Salome Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Berrick Salome. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Berrick Salome: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Many homes in small places like Berrick Salome face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Berrick Salome (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Berrick Salome
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Berrick Salome, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Storm damage roof reports around Berrick Salome
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Brightwell Manor, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Berrick Salome. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Helen, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Berrick Salome is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Berrick Salome, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Berrick Salome is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Berrick Salome: Great Holcombe (1 mile north-west), Warborough (1 mile west), Newington (2 miles north), Benson (2 miles south) and Shillingford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Around Berrick Salome
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (3 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
Common questions in Berrick Salome
Do you cover smaller places like Berrick Salome?
Yes, Berrick Salome is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Berrick Salome?
Yes, Berrick Salome is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Berrick Salome as anywhere else.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Also near Berrick Salome
More services for Berrick Salome
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
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.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Berrick Salome can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Berrick Salome, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.