Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Godstow Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Godstow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Godstow: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Godstow, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Godstow (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Godstow roofs and the weather
Holywell Manor, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godstow. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For hotels and guest houses around Godstow, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Godstow are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Godstow and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Godstow: Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Godstow
Around Godstow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Edward's School, Oxford Academy and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library and the streets around them. Godstow’s nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Godstow include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Godstow often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Godstow and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Godstow
Is Godstow in the area you cover?
Yes, Godstow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Godstow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Godstow?
Yes, Godstow is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Why act early in Godstow
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Godstow, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Godstow
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks