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Storm damage roof report in Charlton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Charlton, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Charlton
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. 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.
Living close to Betjeman Millennium Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Charlton Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Charlton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charlton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road. Charlton sits on or near the A417, which makes travel easy. We also cover Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Around Charlton
Around Charlton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Charlton
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about water coming in after the storm and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Charlton, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Charlton (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Charlton
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Arranging work in a smaller place like Charlton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charlton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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 note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Common questions in Charlton
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Charlton as anywhere else.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Charlton?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Also in Charlton
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Charlton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.