Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Highmoor
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Highmoor and across Oxfordshire.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a storm damage roof report works in Highmoor
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees.
Roofs in small places like Highmoor frequently 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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.
- Where
- Highmoor (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Highmoor
Do you cover smaller places like Highmoor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Highmoor?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Highmoor as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Highmoor and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Wind, rain and roofs in Highmoor
Greys Court, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Highmoor. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stoke Row Church of England School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, 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 Henley-On-Thames station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Highmoor, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Highmoor is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Glebe and Holly Close and the roads around them. We also cover Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Near you in Highmoor
In Highmoor, that means homes and buildings near The Dog and Duck pub. The closest station to Highmoor is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. The countryside around Highmoor includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Highmoor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings