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Storm damage roof report in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Ewelme from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Ewelme
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. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about lead lifted at abutments and stains appearing after strong winds.
Somewhere as small as Ewelme, older roofs have often been repaired many times. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ewelme, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Other services in Ewelme
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ewelme
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ewelme
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Ewelme
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Brightwell Manor about 4.2 miles west, Ewelme sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Ewelme CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Ewelme, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ewelme is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Ewelme
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ewelme includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Ewelme, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Ewelme: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ewelme?
Yes, Ewelme is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ewelme?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.