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Storm damage roof report in Chawley, Oxfordshire
Independent storm damage roof reports in Chawley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Chawley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Storm damage roof report in Chawley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Chawley often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Chawley (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chawley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chawley
How do I find out if my home in Chawley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Chawley?
Yes, Chawley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Useful tips for Chawley property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Nearby places to Chawley
Other services in Chawley
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Chawley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Chawley
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
Wind, rain and roofs in Chawley
The wider area around Chawley has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 2.5 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For businesses in and around places like Westgate Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chawley is about 4 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chawley can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Chawley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX2. Local streets include Cumnor Hill, Chawley Park and Chawley Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Cumnor (1 mile south-west), Dean Court (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west) and Henwood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (4 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
What’s near Chawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine Inn, Matthew Arnold School and Raleigh Park. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.