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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bicester
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bicester. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Why act early in Bicester
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. On homes in Bicester, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
For a price for your roof in Bicester, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bicester
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t 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 broken or displaced guttering and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Bicester, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. Knowing the cause tells you what to do next. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Bicester often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Questions from Bicester
How do I find out if my home in Bicester is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Bicester?
Mostly, it’s about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Bicester. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Wind, rain and roofs in Bicester
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Edburg, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Village, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Bicester, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bicester is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in OX26 and OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road. You will find Bicester on the A4095 and B4100, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Bicester: Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Bicester has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Bicester
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub and the streets around them. Bicester has its own railway station: Bicester North station. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bicester?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brookside Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?