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Lyford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Lyford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Lyford
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Somewhere as small as Lyford, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Lyford (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Lyford
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets 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
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
More services for Lyford
Storm damage roof reports around Lyford
Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Lyford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lyford and the surrounding area. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Lyford. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX12. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Lyford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
Common questions in Lyford
How do I find out if my home in Lyford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Lyford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Lyford 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Lyford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.