Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chesterton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Chesterton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
FAQs for Chesterton
Is Chesterton in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chesterton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chesterton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How do I book a survey in Chesterton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chesterton
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Chesterton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Chesterton (OX26)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Chesterton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Chesterton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Chesterton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Chesterton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Avenue, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Chesterton is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Chesterton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Chesterton. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX26 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Fortescue Drive, Chestnut Close and Green Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Chesterton include Wendlebury (1 mile south), Merton (2 miles south-east), Ambrosden (3 miles east), Launton (3 miles east) and Fencott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (15 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Chesterton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bicester School and Red Cow pub and the streets around them. Chesterton’s nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (1 mile east) and Ardley Castle (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.