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Storm Damage Roof Report in Dorchester
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Dorchester, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Dorchester
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about water coming in after the storm and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
Roofs in small places like Dorchester frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Dorchester (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dorchester
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What we can’t see
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:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof reports in Dorchester: local notes
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. With Clifton Hampden Manor about 2 miles west, Dorchester sits in an area with a long building history. 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 you run a hotel or guest house in or near Dorchester, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own a rental within reach of Culham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Dorchester is about 4 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Dorchester is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Dorchester is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in OX10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Queen Street and Queens Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Burcot (1 mile north-west), Little Wittenham (1 mile south-west), Berinsfield (1 mile north), Warborough (1 mile east) and Shillingford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Dorchester
Around Dorchester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Hotel Bar, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Culham station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (2.3 miles south) and Littlemore Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
Dorchester: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Dorchester?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dorchester?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Dorchester is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Dorchester, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Dorchester, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.