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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chadlington
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chadlington? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chadlington and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Chadlington
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in after the storm and damaged gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Chadlington face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Chadlington (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chadlington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Chadlington: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chadlington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chadlington as anywhere else.
Is my home in Chadlington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Leaks and storm damage in Chadlington
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Charlbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chadlington 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.
Chadlington is about 8 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chadlington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Church Road, Stonelee Close and Quarry Road. We also cover the places around Chadlington: Shorthampton (1 mile south), Chilson (2 miles south), Ascott-under-Wychwood (3 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (14 miles north-east), Witney (8 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (3 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chadlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tite Inn. The closest station to Chadlington is Charlbury station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chipping Norton Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Chadlington include Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Chadlington
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Chadlington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chadlington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Chadlington
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Nearby places to Chadlington
What else we do in Chadlington
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.