Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Cholsey, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Cholsey, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
About our storm damage roof report in Cholsey
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a smaller place like Cholsey, some roofs face open ground, 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. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Cholsey (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Cholsey does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Cholsey roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 2.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cholsey goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cholsey Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cholsey can all book storm damage roof reports. Cholsey is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Around Cholsey
Around Cholsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wallingford School, Cranford House School and Morning Star pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Cholsey itself: Cholsey station. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
Nearby places to Cholsey
Other services in Cholsey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cholsey
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cholsey. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Arranging work in a smaller place like Cholsey is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cholsey
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Cholsey
Is my home in Cholsey listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Cholsey within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks