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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Haseley
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Great Haseley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Great Haseley
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Great Haseley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Great Haseley
Historic houses like Garsington Manor, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Great Haseley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter 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.
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Haseley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way. We also cover Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Around Great Haseley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Wells Farm.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Common roof problems in Great Haseley
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Milton Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Haseley
How do I find out if my home in Great Haseley is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Great Haseley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot 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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Great Haseley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Great Haseley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
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 usually better. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Haseley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.