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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cutteslowe
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cutteslowe, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Useful tips for Cutteslowe property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof report in Cutteslowe
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older homes around places like Cutteslowe, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Cutteslowe, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Cutteslowe: your questions answered
Is Cutteslowe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cutteslowe as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Cutteslowe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Cutteslowe?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Cutteslowe is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports around Cutteslowe
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 2.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Cutteslowe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cutteslowe Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Homes near green spaces such as Oxford University Parks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Cutteslowe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in OX2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Cutteslowe on the A4165, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Cutteslowe, we cover Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Cutteslowe
Around Cutteslowe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxford University Parks, St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library and The Plough pub, among other places. Also close by are Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south) and Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south). Cutteslowe’s nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. A little further out are Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cutteslowe include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.