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Storm damage roof report in Headington, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Headington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Headington
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and new damp or leaks inside.
Older cottages and houses around Headington may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Headington (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Headington, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey 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 Headington
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Headington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Headington in the area you cover?
Yes, Headington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Headington as anywhere else.
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.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Useful tips for Headington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Headington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Headington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Storm damage roof reports around Headington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 1.6 miles west lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Headington has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Bury Knowle Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Headington, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets like Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road. We also cover the places around Headington: Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Headington
In Headington, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Inn, Bury Knowle Park and Cheney School and the streets around them. You will also find Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west. A little further out are Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (less than half a mile west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Towns and villages near Headington
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Headington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.