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Middleton Stoney Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Middleton Stoney, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Middleton Stoney: what you get
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. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
In a village or hamlet like Middleton Stoney, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Middleton Stoney (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Middleton Stoney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Middleton Stoney
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Middleton Stoney questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Middleton Stoney?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Middleton Stoney is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Middleton Stoney is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Storm damage roof reports around Middleton Stoney
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand 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.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Heyford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Middleton Stoney is about 3 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Middleton Stoney, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Middleton Stoney is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Heyford Road, Park Close and Ardley Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Middleton Stoney: Caulcott (2 miles west), Upper Heyford (2 miles north-west), Ardley (2 miles north), Fewcott (3 miles north) and Lower Heyford (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (10 miles south).
Near you in Middleton Stoney
The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Bicester Avenue (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Middleton Stoney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Middleton Stoney
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Avenue, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry