Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Fernham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fernham, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in Fernham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Fernham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Fernham (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Fernham
Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Fernham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Faringdon Community College will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Fernham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Fernham. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across the SN7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Church Lane and The Green or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fernham
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Also in Fernham
FAQs for Fernham
Is Fernham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fernham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Fernham?
Yes, Fernham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
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’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fernham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fernham and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Fernham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.