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Mackney Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Mackney, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Mackney
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and water coming in after the storm, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Mackney, 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Mackney (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Mackney: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Brightwell Manor, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mackney. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Cholsey station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Agatha, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Mackney is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Mackney can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX10 for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile north), North Moreton (1 mile west), Wallingford (1 mile east), Shillingford (2 miles north-east) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Mackney
In Mackney, that means homes and buildings near Wallingford School and Kinecroft. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, about 2.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Mackney can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Mackney, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mackney
Is my home in Mackney listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Mackney?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Mackney?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What we are asked to look at in Mackney
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take a building like Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.