Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Merton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Merton, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Merton
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Merton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Merton property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Merton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Read more
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Merton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. With Boarstall Tower about 3.7 miles south-east, Merton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Avenue, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Swithin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Merton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX25 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Merton: Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Merton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Plough pub. For rail, the closest station is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Merton include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. In a place like Merton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Merton, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Merton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Merton
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you let a flat or house near Bicester Village station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
More services for Merton
Merton: your questions answered
Do you cover Merton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Merton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Merton?
Yes, Merton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.