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Storm damage roof report in Islip, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Islip from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Islip, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Islip
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and broken or displaced guttering, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Islip often 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Islip (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Islip
Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 4.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Islip goes. If your house is among 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dr South's Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas' Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Islip is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Islip.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX5. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way and the roads around them. We also cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Islip
Around Islip, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Inn and Gosford Hill School. Islip has its own railway station: Islip station. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Islip book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
FAQs for Islip
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Islip?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Islip?
Yes, Islip is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.