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Storm Damage Roof Report in Duns Tew
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Duns Tew. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Duns Tew
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and damaged gutters and fascias, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Duns Tew, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Duns Tew
Landlords, agents and building managers in Duns Tew and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Storm damage roof reports in Duns Tew: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Duns Tew, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Duns Tew and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX25 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Duns Tew
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
FAQs for Duns Tew
Is Duns Tew within the area you cover?
Yes. Duns Tew is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Duns Tew listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How do I book a survey in Duns Tew?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Duns Tew?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Duns Tew, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.