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Storm damage roof report in Marcham, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Marcham? You can book a storm damage roof report in Marcham and across Oxfordshire.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Marcham
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Marcham, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Marcham (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Marcham often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s 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.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marcham
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 with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Marcham
Is Marcham in the area you cover?
Yes, Marcham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Marcham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Marcham, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Leaks and storm damage in Marcham
With Appleton Manor about 3 miles north, Marcham sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Abingdon Preparatory School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Radley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Marcham is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Marcham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Marcham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX13 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Haines Court, Orchard Way and Elwes Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Marcham, we cover Frilford (1 mile west), Frilford Heath (1 mile north-west), Cothill (2 miles north), Tubney (2 miles north-west) and Shippon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Marcham
We work in homes and buildings around Larkmead School and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. Marcham’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 4.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Marcham includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Towns and villages near Marcham
Also in Marcham
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Marcham?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive