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Headington Quarry Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Headington Quarry, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Headington Quarry: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Headington Quarry can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Headington Quarry
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
When to book a survey in Headington Quarry
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Leaks and storm damage in Headington Quarry
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 often 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. The wider area around Headington Quarry has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you run a business near Templars Square, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Homes near green spaces such as Bury Knowle Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Headington Quarry for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Every address in OX3 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Headington Quarry
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St Mary, The Chequers pub and Bury Knowle Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and English Faculty Library (2 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headington Quarry
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Headington Quarry
Do you cover smaller places like Headington Quarry?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headington Quarry?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Headington Quarry, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.