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Storm damage roof report in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Chipping Norton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chipping Norton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chipping Norton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Chipping Norton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chipping Norton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris, across flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Chipping Norton can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Chipping Norton (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Chipping Norton
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Anyone responsible for a site like Chipping Norton School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Chipping Norton: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Chastleton House, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chipping Norton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Kingham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. 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.
Chipping Norton is about 11 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chipping Norton. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Chipping Norton. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Cattle Market, Market Place and High Street and the roads around them. You will find Chipping Norton on the A44 and A361, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Over Norton (1 mile north), Salford (2 miles north-west), Sarsden (3 miles south-west), Churchill (3 miles south-west) and Great Rollright (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (12 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles south), Carterton (12 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (11 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chipping Norton
We work in homes and buildings around Holy Trinity Catholic School and The Bell Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kingham station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wheelbarrow Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum (less than half a mile north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Chipping Norton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. On a bungalow or cottage around Chipping Norton, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Chipping Norton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.