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Storm damage roof report in Enslow, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Enslow, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Enslow
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often 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. With Blenheim Palace about 3 miles south-west, Enslow sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Tackley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of Holy Cross: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Enslow is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Enslow, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Enslow is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Oxford is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Lince Lane and Ingleby Paddocks. We also cover Bletchingdon (1 mile east), Kirtlington (1 mile north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles south-east), Kidlington (3 miles south) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Enslow
In Enslow, that means homes and buildings near The Marlborough Church of England School and Rock Of Gibraltar Public House. Enslow’s nearest station is Tackley station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Woodsides Meadow.
How a storm damage roof report works in Enslow
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Enslow face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Enslow (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Enslow
Landlords, agents and block managers in Enslow
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Enslow
Do you cover Enslow?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Enslow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Enslow listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Enslow needs a little journey planning: tell us 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Enslow
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos