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Storm damage roof report in Caulcott, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Caulcott, with photos and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Caulcott
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s 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. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
For a small place like Caulcott, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Caulcott (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Also near Caulcott
Also in Caulcott
Caulcott roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Caulcott is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Caulcott and the surrounding area. Caulcott is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. There is also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX25. We cover properties on South Street, Lower Heyford Road and Greenway. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Upper Heyford (1 mile north), Lower Heyford (1 mile west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles east), Ardley (3 miles north-east) and Somerton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south).
Near you in Caulcott
The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Questions from Caulcott
How do I find out if my home in Caulcott is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Caulcott?
Yes, Caulcott is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Caulcott can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Caulcott property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Caulcott
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
The streets around a church such as Heyford Park Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs