Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chilson Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chilson.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Chilson
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Chilson frequently stand in the open, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Chilson (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Chilson
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Chilson is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chilson can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Chilson. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Pudlicote Lane and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Shorthampton (1 mile north-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile south-west) and Chadlington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles north).
What’s near Chilson
The closest station to Chilson is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 1.2 miles west. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Chilson
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chilson?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chilson is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Chilson within the area you cover?
Yes. Chilson is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Common roof problems in Chilson
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlords with a home close to Ascott-Under-Wychwood station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilson
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Chilson, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Why act early in Chilson
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.