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Storm Damage Roof Report in Lower Arncott
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lower Arncott. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Lower Arncott: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Arncott, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lower Arncott (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Arncott?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For businesses in and around places like Bicester Village, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What else we do in Lower Arncott
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Lower Arncott, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Arncott
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Lower Arncott questions
Is Lower Arncott within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Arncott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Lower Arncott in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Arncott as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
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. Our report then records the roof.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leaks and storm damage in Lower Arncott
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. With Boarstall Tower about 2.5 miles south, Lower Arncott 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.
If you look after a building such as Five Acres Primary 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 live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lower Arncott is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Lower Arncott is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of OX25 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Ploughley Road and Willowbrook. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles west), Murcott (2 miles south-west) and Fencott (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (9 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Lower Arncott
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Arncott include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.