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Storm damage roof report in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Farnborough? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Farnborough
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Being in a small place like Farnborough makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Farnborough, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Questions from Farnborough
Do you cover smaller places like Farnborough?
Yes. Farnborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Farnborough in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Storm damage roof reports around Farnborough
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Whatever the street in Farnborough, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Farnborough is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Farnborough. There is also a page for Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Farnborough
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Farnborough, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.