Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Forest Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Forest Hill
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Forest Hill: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Forest Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Forest Hill
Also in Forest Hill
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Forest Hill
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. About 3.6 miles south lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Forest Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Sandhills Community Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live near a park such as Shotover Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Templars Square, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Forest Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Storm damage roof reports in OX33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Around Forest Hill
In Forest Hill, that means homes and buildings near Shotover Country Park, The Kings Arm's Public House and Wheatley Park School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Forest Hill
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older cottages and farmhouses around Forest Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Forest Hill
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Forest Hill, access is typically 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 is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Forest Hill questions
Do you cover Forest Hill?
Yes, Forest Hill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Forest Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.