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Little Barrington Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Little Barrington. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Barrington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Storm damage roof report in Little Barrington: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Little Barrington, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Little Barrington
Wind, rain and roofs in Little Barrington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Barrington. Little Barrington is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX18. Local streets include Minnow Lane and Middle Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
What’s near Little Barrington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox Inn. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Little Barrington
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Little Barrington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Little Barrington: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Barrington?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Little Barrington is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Barrington?
Yes, Little Barrington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Little Barrington?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring