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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cumnor
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Cumnor and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Cumnor
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cumnor, 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 are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Cumnor
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cumnor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Cumnor
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
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 our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Cumnor 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.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Cumnor questions
Is my home in Cumnor listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Cumnor?
Yes. Cumnor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Cumnor roofs and the weather
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Appleton Manor, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cumnor goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled): a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Cumnor gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cumnor.
Surveys in OX2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like High Street, The Park and The Winnyards, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cumnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School and the streets around them. Cumnor’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.