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Storm damage roof report in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Charney Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Charney Bassett: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Charney Bassett face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
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.
- Where
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Charney Bassett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Charney Bassett, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Charney Bassett
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Charney Bassett
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
FAQs for Charney Bassett
Do you cover smaller places like Charney Bassett?
Yes, Charney Bassett is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charney Bassett?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Charney Bassett is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Charney Bassett
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Charney Bassett has a long history of building, with Longworth House about 2.9 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Charney Bassett, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charney Bassett. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
What’s near Charney Bassett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Chain Hill.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.