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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bletchingdon
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bletchingdon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Bletchingdon
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged pots on the stack.
Roofs in small places like Bletchingdon frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Bletchingdon (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Bletchingdon
The wider area around Bletchingdon has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Tackley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Bletchingdon is about 6 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bletchingdon, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bletchingdon and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Station Road, St Giles and Annesley Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Enslow (1 mile west), Kirtlington (1 mile north), Hampton Poyle (1 mile south), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east) and Kidlington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bletchingdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacks Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.7 miles north-east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingdon includes Woodsides Meadow.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Bletchingdon
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Common questions in Bletchingdon
How do I find out if my home in Bletchingdon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bletchingdon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Bletchingdon is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Why act early in Bletchingdon
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around Bletchingdon, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Bletchingdon
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bletchingdon
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Bletchingdon, the journey is planned in advance: 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.