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Storm Damage Roof Report in Garsington
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Garsington, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Garsington
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and ridge tiles that have come loose, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Garsington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Garsington (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Useful tips for Garsington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What we are asked to look at in Garsington
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you run a business near Templars Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Garsington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Garsington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Garsington?
Yes, Garsington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
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.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Older and listed buildings around Garsington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Garsington: local notes
Garsington Manor, about 0.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Garsington. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Radley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Garsington as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Garsington and the places around it.
All of OX44 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Around Garsington
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub, The Oxford Academy and Library Farmhouse, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Garsington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.