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Storm Damage Roof Report in Middle Barton
Storm damage roof reports across Middle Barton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Middle Barton
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Middle Barton frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Middle Barton (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Middle Barton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Leaks and storm damage in Middle Barton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Edward the Confessor, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Middle Barton is about 9 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Middle Barton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Middle Barton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Dorn Close, Fleming Drive and Crossway or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Barton (1 mile south-east), Sandford St Martin (1 mile west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Middle Barton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox Public House. The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.3 miles north-west).
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Middle Barton?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Middle Barton Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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What else we do in Middle Barton
Useful tips for Middle Barton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Middle Barton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Questions from Middle Barton
Will you come out to Middle Barton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Middle Barton?
Yes, Middle Barton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How do I book a survey in Middle Barton?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings