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Storm damage roof report in East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in East Hagbourne, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
How a storm damage roof report works in East Hagbourne
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like East Hagbourne, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Questions from East Hagbourne
Is my home in East Hagbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is East Hagbourne within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around East Hagbourne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports around East Hagbourne
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around East Hagbourne has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 3.5 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Hagbourne Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in East Hagbourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to East Hagbourne include Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west).
Around East Hagbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fleur De Lys Public House and St Birinus School. The closest station to East Hagbourne is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Hagbourne include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for storm damage roof reports in East Hagbourne, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we’re asked to look at in East Hagbourne
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
If you own a rental within reach of Didcot Parkway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos