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Storm damage roof report in Longcot, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Longcot, with photographs and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Longcot
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Longcot, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Longcot (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Longcot
Will you come out to Longcot?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Longcot in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Longcot is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What affects the price in Longcot
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Longcot
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to Longcot
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Longcot
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Leaks and storm damage in Longcot
About 4.1 miles north-west lies Buscot Park, a reminder of how long the area around Longcot has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often 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.
Take a building like Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Longcot is in Oxfordshire. We cover Longcot and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Longcot is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in SN7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on The Green, Church Close and Hughes Crescent. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Fernham (1 mile north-east), Little Coxwell (2 miles north), Great Coxwell (2 miles north), Woolstone (2 miles south-east) and Uffington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (13 miles north-east), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (8 miles east), Grove (8 miles east) and Faringdon (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Longcot
In Longcot, that means homes and buildings near Bricklayers Arms and Faringdon Community College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Uffington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Longcot can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs