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Kingston Lisle Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Kingston Lisle. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Kingston Lisle
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Kingston Lisle, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Kingston Lisle (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Kingston Lisle can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Useful tips for Kingston Lisle property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Kingston Lisle?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kingston Lisle
Do you cover Kingston Lisle?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Lisle?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Kingston Lisle?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingston Lisle, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Kingston Lisle
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Leaks and storm damage in Kingston Lisle
Historic houses such as Ashdown House, about 4.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Kingston Lisle goes. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Kingston Lisle is about 5 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit Kingston Lisle as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Kingston Lisle is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX12 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hill View, Drove Way and Fawler Road. We also cover Westcot (1 mile east), Sparsholt (1 mile east), Woolstone (2 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (5 miles east) and Grove (5 miles east).
Around Kingston Lisle
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehorse Hill and Seven Barrows.