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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Tew
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Great Tew, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Tew
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged ridges and hips, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Great Tew, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Tew (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Outbuildings and barns around Great Tew are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Tew
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Great Tew
Also in Great Tew
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Great Tew can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Tew
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Great Tew County Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Great Tew are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Great Tew. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets like The Square, Old Road and New Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Near you in Great Tew
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Falkland Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (under half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Great Tew include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What affects the price in Great Tew
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Great Tew, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Tew
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Great Tew: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Tew?
We can’t 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 Tew within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you are 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.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.