Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Charlbury Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Charlbury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Charlbury: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and holes or cracks caused by debris, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Houses in smaller places like Charlbury can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Charlbury
Is Charlbury within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Charlbury in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charlbury
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Charlbury is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. 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 records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What else we do in Charlbury
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Charlbury
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Charlbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Charlbury Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Charlbury, the roof can be surveyed. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charlbury and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise or a nearby road, we can help. With the B4022 and B4026 close by, Charlbury is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Charlbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub. The nearest railway station is Charlbury station, roughly 0.5 miles west. For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.