Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Long Hanborough Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Long Hanborough. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
Why it is worth a survey now in Long Hanborough
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In an older home around Long Hanborough, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Long Hanborough: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside, across flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Long Hanborough may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Long Hanborough (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Long Hanborough
With Blenheim Palace about 1.9 miles north-east, Long Hanborough sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building like Hanborough Manor CofE School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Combe station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Long Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Long Hanborough. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Long Hanborough. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Church Road, New Road and Churchill Way. If you are just outside Long Hanborough, we cover Church Hanborough (1 mile south-east), Bladon (2 miles east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east), Worton (3 miles south-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
Near you in Long Hanborough
Around Long Hanborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. Long Hanborough’s nearest station is Combe station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (1 mile east). The countryside around Long Hanborough includes Blenheim Farm.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Long Hanborough
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Also in Long Hanborough
Surveys for landlords and agents in Long Hanborough
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Long Hanborough, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Long Hanborough
Is Long Hanborough in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Long Hanborough as anywhere else.
Is Long Hanborough within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.