Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hethe
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hethe and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Hethe questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hethe?
Yes, Hethe is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Hethe?
Yes, Hethe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
About our storm damage roof report in Hethe
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or torn flashings, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Being in a small place like Hethe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Hethe (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hethe
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hethe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why act early in Hethe
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports in Hethe: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Edmund and George, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Fringford Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Hethe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX27. You will find streets such as Main Street and Hardwick Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hethe
We work in homes and buildings around Whitmore Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 4 miles south. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
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 before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hethe
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hethe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents and landlords in Hethe book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.