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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cassington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cassington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Cassington
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Cassington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cassington (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Wind, rain and roofs in Cassington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Blenheim Palace about 3.4 miles north, Cassington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Hanborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Cassington and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Cassington, we cover Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Cassington
In Cassington, that means homes and buildings near Bartholomew School and Chequers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hanborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Cassington
How do I find out if my home in Cassington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Cassington in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cassington as anywhere else.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Cassington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Common roof problems in Cassington
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Cassington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Outbuildings and barns around Cassington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Cassington
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.