Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Dane Hill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Dane Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Dane Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dane Hill?
Yes, Dane Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Dane Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Dane Hill?
Yes. Dane Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How a storm damage roof report works in Dane Hill
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Dane Hill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Dane Hill
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Dane Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Storm damage roof reports in OX25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Dane Hill include North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
Near you in Dane Hill
Dane Hill’s nearest station is Heyford station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Dane Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Common roof problems in Dane Hill
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Dane Hill, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Dane Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.