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Storm damage roof report in Kingston Stert, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Kingston Stert, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Kingston Stert
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Kingston Stert makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Kingston Stert (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Kingston Stert needs a little journey planning: 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.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Storm damage roof reports in Kingston Stert: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. Adwell House, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingston Stert. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Kingston Stert is about 3 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Kingston Stert work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX39 for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Kingston Stert include Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Emmington (1 mile north-east), Chinnor (2 miles east), Towersey (3 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (9 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (11 miles west).
Around Kingston Stert
Around Kingston Stert, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingston Stert is Princes Risborough station, roughly 4.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Kingston Stert questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Stert?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Kingston Stert?
Yes, Kingston Stert is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Other services in Kingston Stert
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks