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Storm damage roof report in Botley, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Botley? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Botley and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Botley: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Botley can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Botley (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Botley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Botley?
Yes, Botley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Botley as anywhere else.
Is my home in Botley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Botley roofs and the weather
The wider area around Botley has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.3 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Homes near green spaces such as Raleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Botley School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Botley can all book storm damage roof reports. Botley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We work across the OX2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Botley include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in Botley
In Botley, that means homes and buildings near The Seacourt Bridge pub, Raleigh Park and Matthew Arnold School, among other places. The closest station to Botley is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Nearby places to Botley
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Common roof problems in Botley
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Botley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.