Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Great Coxwell Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Great Coxwell from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Coxwell
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Great Coxwell, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Great Coxwell, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Towns and villages near Great Coxwell
What else we do in Great Coxwell
Storm damage roof reports around Great Coxwell
Buscot Park, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Coxwell. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Faringdon Community College: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Great Coxwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Great Coxwell is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Great Coxwell: Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Near you in Great Coxwell
Around Great Coxwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eagle Tavern and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Great Coxwell includes Badbury Hill.
FAQs for Great Coxwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Coxwell?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Great Coxwell?
Yes, Great Coxwell is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Coxwell
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Giles, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. 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.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.