Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Burford Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Burford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burford
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged flat roof membrane, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Burford may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Burford (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Burford
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports around Burford
The wider area around Burford has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 4.4 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
If you look after a building such as Burford Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Hotels and guest houses near Burford can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Burford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Burford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A40 and A361, Burford is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Burford, we cover Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Around Burford
Around Burford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Why get it checked now?
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. In a smaller place like Burford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burford and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Burford
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Burford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Questions from Burford
Do you cover smaller places like Burford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Burford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.