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Lower Brailes Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Lower Brailes, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lower Brailes
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Brailes, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Lower Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Lower Brailes
What else we do in Lower Brailes
Lower Brailes questions
Will you come out to Lower Brailes?
Yes, Lower Brailes is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Lower Brailes listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Lower Brailes, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Lower Brailes, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Leaks and storm damage in Lower Brailes
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St George: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Brailes CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Lower Brailes, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Lower Brailes is about 8 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Lower Brailes, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets like High Street, School Lane and Orchard Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Lower Brailes: Upper Brailes (1 mile north-west) and Sutton-under-Brailes (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (8 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Near you in Lower Brailes
Typical jobs here are in homes near George Hotel And Attached Carriage Entrance And Barn, among other places. A little further out are Ellen Badger Hospital (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Brailes
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.