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Storm damage roof report in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Cuddesdon.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Cuddesdon: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. 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 can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cuddesdon, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Cuddesdon (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Cuddesdon can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Towns and villages near Cuddesdon
Other services in Cuddesdon
Wind, rain and roofs in Cuddesdon
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. Garsington Manor, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cuddesdon. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Anyone responsible for a site like Garsington Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cuddesdon is about 5 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Cuddesdon, we can come and survey your property. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cuddesdon and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as High Street, Church Close and Field Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Denton (1 mile south-west), Blenheim (1 mile west), Garsington (2 miles west), Wheatley (2 miles north) and Littleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Cuddesdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Library Farmhouse and Wheatley Park School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Templars Square (3.6 miles west) and Slade Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Cuddesdon includes Shotover and Wells Farm.
Useful tips for Cuddesdon property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. For an older or listed building in a place like Cuddesdon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cuddesdon
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Cuddesdon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cuddesdon?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cuddesdon is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cuddesdon?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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.