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Long Wittenham Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Long Wittenham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Long Wittenham
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and damaged pots on the stack, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings.
For a small place like Long Wittenham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Long Wittenham (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Why act early in Long Wittenham
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For an older or listed building in a place like Long Wittenham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Long Wittenham
How do I find out if my home in Long Wittenham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Long Wittenham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Long Wittenham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Long Wittenham
Other services in Long Wittenham
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Long Wittenham
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Storm damage roof reports around Long Wittenham
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Clifton Hampden Manor about 1.2 miles north, Long Wittenham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Appleford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Long Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Long Wittenham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Long Wittenham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Didcot Road and Wessex Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Clifton Hampden (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile west), Culham (2 miles north-west), Didcot (3 miles south-west) and Sutton Courtenay (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Near you in Long Wittenham
In Long Wittenham, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, roughly 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Brightwell Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Pendon Museum (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Long Wittenham include Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Long Wittenham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.