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Storm damage roof report in Horley, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Horley, with photos and a written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Horley roofs and the weather
About 3.2 miles west lies Upton House, a reminder of how long the area around Horley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as North Oxfordshire Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Banbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Ethelreda are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Horley, we can come and survey your property. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Horley. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX15 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Manor Orchard and Little Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Horley
Around Horley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Horley’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horley include Crouch Hill.
About our storm damage roof report in Horley
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. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and roofs hit by falling trees, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings.
Being in a small place like Horley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Horley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Horley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Horley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Horley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horley as anywhere else.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
What else we do in Horley
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Horley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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 the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.