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Storm damage roof report in Drayton, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Drayton and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Drayton
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Drayton face open ground, 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Drayton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Drayton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is Drayton in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Drayton is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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Common roof problems in Drayton
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Shop and office owners around Castle Quay Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Drayton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Wind, rain and roofs in Drayton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Drayton has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 2.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Homes near green spaces like People's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Drayton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Drayton. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX16, OX15 and OX17 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Around Drayton
We work in homes and buildings around People's Park, Drayton School and Roebuck Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Crouch Hill.