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Storm damage roof report in Hatford, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hatford, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Wind, rain and roofs in Hatford
Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 3.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hatford 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. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Hatford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Hatford. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in SN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hatford: Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Hatford
We work in homes and buildings around Church of St Denys and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Hatford includes Badbury Hill.
How a storm damage roof report works in Hatford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Roofs in small places like Hatford often stand in the open, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hatford (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hatford
Is Hatford within the area you cover?
Yes, Hatford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hatford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Hatford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hatford
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Hatford
What else we do in Hatford
What we’re asked to look at in Hatford
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.