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Storm Damage Roof Report in Marston
A careful look at the roof at your property in Marston, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Marston
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Marston frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Marston
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Storm damage roof reports in Marston: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Holywell Manor about 1.5 miles south, Marston sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Nicholas Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Marston across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of OX3 and OX2 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Marston: Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
What’s near Marston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxford University Parks, Oxford Academy and Swan School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west) and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Marston includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Towns and villages near Marston
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Marston questions
Is my home in Marston listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Marston?
Yes, Marston is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Marston?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Marston can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Marston
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Marston, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marston
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.