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Storm damage roof report in Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Crowmarsh Gifford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary Magdalene, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Storm damage roof report in Crowmarsh Gifford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are frequently asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Crowmarsh Gifford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. For an older or listed building in a place like Crowmarsh Gifford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Crowmarsh Gifford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Crowmarsh Gifford
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Crowmarsh Gifford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowmarsh Gifford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes. Crowmarsh Gifford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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Storm damage roof reports in Crowmarsh Gifford: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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 is detailed. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Crowmarsh Gifford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Homes near green spaces like Howbery Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Crowmarsh Gifford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Crowmarsh Gifford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX10. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Crowmarsh Gifford, we cover Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Around Crowmarsh Gifford
In Crowmarsh Gifford, that means homes and buildings near Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Crowmarsh Gifford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.