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Storm damage roof report in Bucknell, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Bucknell and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
About our storm damage roof report in Bucknell
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and lead lifted at abutments, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Bucknell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bucknell (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bucknell
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Village, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Bucknell is about 2 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Bucknell as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bucknell. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of OX27 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on New Row, Bicester Road and School Paddock. We also cover the places around Bucknell: Bure Park (2 miles south-east), Stoke Lyne (2 miles north), Caversfield (2 miles east), Bicester (2 miles south-east) and Hardwick (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and Chipping Norton (15 miles west).
Near you in Bucknell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Trigger Pond Public House and The Bicester School. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (2.7 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bucknell include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
Places near Bucknell
What else we do in Bucknell
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Older and listed buildings around Bucknell may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bucknell
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Bucknell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Bucknell
Is Bucknell in the area you cover?
Yes, Bucknell is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Bucknell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bucknell
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.