Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Finstock Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Finstock. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
How a storm damage roof report works in Finstock
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged flat roof membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Finstock, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Finstock (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Finstock, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
More services for Finstock
Leaks and storm damage in Finstock
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.8 miles south-west lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Finstock has been built on. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Finstock station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Finstock Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Finstock is about 4 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Finstock and the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Finstock and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX7. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Hill Crescent and Well Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Finstock: Ramsden (1 mile south-west), Fawler (1 mile north-east), Delly End (2 miles south), Charlbury (2 miles north) and Stonesfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (14 miles south).
What’s near Finstock
In Finstock, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
Common roof problems in Finstock
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Finstock: your questions answered
Is Finstock in the area you cover?
Yes, Finstock is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Finstock?
Yes. Finstock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finstock
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.