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Storm damage roof report in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Minster Lovell and across Oxfordshire.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Minster Lovell
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged gutters and fascias and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Roofs in small places like Minster Lovell frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Minster Lovell (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Minster Lovell
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Minster Lovell
Minster Lovell Hall, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Minster Lovell. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church like Church of Saint Kenelm are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Minster Lovell is about 3 miles west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We visit Minster Lovell as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Storm damage roof reports in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Charterville Close, Upper Crescent and St Kenelm's Close. If you are just outside Minster Lovell, we cover Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Brize Norton (2 miles south), Carterton (3 miles south-west), Black Bourton (4 miles south) and Bampton (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Minster Lovell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart Public House. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.1 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (4.4 miles south).
Questions from Minster Lovell
Will you come out to Minster Lovell?
Yes. Minster Lovell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Minster Lovell is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
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. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Minster Lovell 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.