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Storm damage roof report in Caversfield, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Caversfield.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Caversfield
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 cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and water coming in after the storm.
For a small place like Caversfield, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Where
- Caversfield (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Caversfield
What else we do in Caversfield
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What we are asked to look at in Caversfield
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Southwold County Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Caversfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Caversfield
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Village, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Caversfield is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Caversfield is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX27. That includes homes and businesses on Orchard Square, Davis Gardens and Thompson Drive. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bure Park (1 mile south-west), Bicester (1 mile south), Stratton Audley (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles west) and Stoke Lyne (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Around Caversfield
We work in homes and buildings around Cooper School and The White Horse pub. The closest station to Caversfield is Bicester North station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
Questions from Caversfield
Is Caversfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Caversfield 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, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Caversfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias