Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Cookley Green, Oxfordshire
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cookley Green and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
About our storm damage roof report in Cookley Green
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Cookley Green 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Cookley Green (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Cookley Green
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Botolph, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cookley Green
Stonor Park, about 3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cookley Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Cookley Green is about 9 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Cookley Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Cookley Green is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Cookley Green, we cover Howe Hill (1 mile north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-east), Stonor (3 miles east), Northend (3 miles north-east) and Turville Heath (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Around Cookley Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Beehive Inn Public House. The countryside around Cookley Green includes Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
FAQs for Cookley Green
Is Cookley Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Cookley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Cookley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we do, 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. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Cookley Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.