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Storm damage roof report in Eynsham, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Eynsham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Eynsham
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
In older homes around places like Eynsham, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Eynsham (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
Nearby places to Eynsham
Other services in Eynsham
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Around Eynsham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Eynsham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Eynsham: your questions answered
Do you cover Eynsham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Eynsham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Eynsham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Storm damage roof reports around Eynsham
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Blenheim Palace, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eynsham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Bartholomew 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 Leonard, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Hanborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Eynsham. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Eynsham and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX29 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Station Road and Back Lane. If you are just outside Eynsham, we cover Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).
What’s near Eynsham
In Eynsham, that means homes and buildings near The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings and Eynsham Community Primary School. The closest station to Eynsham is Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Eynsham include Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
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.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.