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Storm damage roof report in Deddington, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Deddington. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Deddington
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
Many homes in small places like Deddington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Deddington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Deddington, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Deddington
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Storm damage roof reports around Deddington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Deddington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Hotels and guest houses near Deddington can’t easily close rooms for a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Deddington Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Deddington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the OX15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets like Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Near you in Deddington
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
Common questions in Deddington
How do I find out if my home in Deddington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Deddington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.