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Storm damage roof report in Horspath, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Horspath. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Horspath
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most frequently book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and loose or torn flashings.
Many homes in small places like Horspath face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Horspath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Horspath
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horspath Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
FAQs for Horspath
Do you cover smaller places like Horspath?
Yes, Horspath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horspath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horspath
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Horspath
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Horspath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Horspath
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Garsington Manor, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horspath. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
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. If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Horspath can all book storm damage roof reports. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Horspath and the places around it.
Surveys in OX33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road. Other places close to Horspath include Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Horspath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Horspath include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.