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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kencot
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Kencot, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Kencot: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. 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. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and flat roof edges peeled back, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Kencot face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. 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 goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kencot (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Kencot?
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Kencot, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Kencot
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also in Kencot
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Storm damage roof reports around Kencot
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4 miles south lies Kelmscott Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kencot has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St Peter's Church of England School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kencot can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Kencot. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Kencot, we cover Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
What’s near Kencot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub and Carterton Community College. Nearby you’ll also find Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
FAQs for Kencot
Is Kencot in the area you cover?
Yes, Kencot is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kencot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Kencot listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kencot
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.