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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kingwood Common
Wondering about the roof at a property in Kingwood Common? You can book a storm damage roof report in Kingwood Common and across Oxfordshire.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Kingwood Common roofs and the weather
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Greys Court, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Kingwood Common goes. 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.
Take an older house close to The Church of Christ the King: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like Peppard 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.
Kingwood Common is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Kingwood Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Kingwood Common is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Stevens Lane, Stoke Row Road and Dove Lane. We also cover Peppard Hill (1 mile south-east), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Highmoor Cross (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kingwood Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Warwick School, The Unicorn pub and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, among other places. The closest station to Kingwood Common is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Warburg Nature Reserve.
Storm damage roof report in Kingwood Common
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Kingwood Common, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kingwood Common (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Kingwood Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for Kingwood Common property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Kingwood Common?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Questions from Kingwood Common
Will you come out to Kingwood Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Kingwood Common?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Kingwood Common is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.