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Storm damage roof report in Combe, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Combe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Wind, rain and roofs in Combe
With Blenheim Palace about 1.9 miles east, Combe sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Combe CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near St Laurence's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We visit Combe as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Combe is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. There is also a page for Oxford.
All of OX29 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Combe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cock Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Combe station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Storm damage roof report in Combe: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Combe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Combe (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Combe
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you own a rental within reach of Combe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Combe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Combe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Combe and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Combe
Will you come out to Combe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Combe?
Yes, Combe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Combe
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Combe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Combe
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.