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Storm damage roof report in Henwood, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Henwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
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Storm damage roof report in Henwood
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Henwood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Henwood (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Henwood
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Henwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Henwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Henwood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Henwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Henwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Wind, rain and roofs in Henwood
With Appleton Manor about 1.7 miles west, Henwood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westgate Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Henwood is about 3 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Henwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Henwood is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Surveys in OX1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Cumnor Road, Hill View Lane and White Hill Lane. If you are just outside Henwood, we cover Wootton (1 mile south), Cumnor (1 mile north-west), Chawley (1 mile north), Appleton (2 miles west) and Dean Court (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Near you in Henwood
We work in homes and buildings around Matthew Arnold School and The Bystander pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and The Story Museum (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Henwood includes Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Henwood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.