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Drayton St Leonard Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Drayton St Leonard, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Drayton St Leonard
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged flat roof membrane, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
For a small place like Drayton St Leonard, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Drayton St Leonard needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Drayton St Leonard
Will you come out to Drayton St Leonard?
Yes. Drayton St Leonard is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Drayton St Leonard in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Drayton St Leonard is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Drayton St Leonard
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Drayton St Leonard
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drayton St Leonard roofs and the weather
Clifton Hampden Manor, about 3.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Drayton St Leonard. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Culham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Drayton St Leonard and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Drayton St Leonard
Around Drayton St Leonard, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Catherine Wheel pub, among other places. The closest station to Drayton St Leonard is Culham station, about 4.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Drayton St Leonard include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.