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Marsh Gibbon Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Marsh Gibbon. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Marsh Gibbon: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged gutters and fascias, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Marsh Gibbon, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common roof problems in Marsh Gibbon
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Bicester North station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
Questions from Marsh Gibbon
Do you cover Marsh Gibbon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Marsh Gibbon is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Marsh Gibbon?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Marsh Gibbon, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Marsh Gibbon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marsh Gibbon
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Gibbon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Leaks and storm damage in Marsh Gibbon
Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 4.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Marsh Gibbon goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you run a business near Bicester Village, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take a building like Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Marsh Gibbon and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Marsh Gibbon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Marsh Gibbon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Plough Inn. Marsh Gibbon’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
More services for Marsh Gibbon
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.