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Storm damage roof report in Crawley, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Crawley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Crawley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged pots on the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Crawley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crawley (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crawley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crawley and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Crawley
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Why act early in Crawley
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. In a small place like Crawley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Leaks and storm damage in Crawley
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Minster Lovell Hall about 1.1 miles west, Crawley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Finstock station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In Crawley, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Crawley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX29. That includes homes and businesses on Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane. If you’re just outside Crawley, we cover Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).
Around Crawley
In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Wood Green School and The Lamb Inn. For rail, the closest station is Finstock station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Blenheim Farm.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Crawley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common roof problems in Crawley
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hailey Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Crawley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crawley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Crawley in the area you cover?
Yes, Crawley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crawley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.