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Storm Damage Roof Report in Epwell
Storm damage roof reports across Epwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Landlords, agents and block managers in Epwell
Landlords, agents and building managers in Epwell and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Storm damage roof report in Epwell
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Being in a small place like Epwell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Epwell (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Epwell needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Epwell
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a place like Epwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Epwell
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports in Epwell: local notes
Historic houses such as Upton House, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Epwell goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Epwell, the roof can be surveyed. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Epwell. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Epwell
We work in homes and buildings around Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block, among other places. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
When to book a survey in Epwell
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anne, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Questions from Epwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Epwell?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Epwell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Will you walk on the 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 applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Epwell
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What affects the price in Epwell
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.