Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Marston Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for New Marston, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How a storm damage roof report works in New Marston
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Houses in smaller places like New Marston can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in New Marston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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Storm damage roof reports around New Marston
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Holywell Manor about 0.7 miles south-west, New Marston sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like St Michael's CofE Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark like Saint Michael and All Angels, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from New Marston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX3, OX1 and OX4. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane. If you are just outside New Marston, we cover Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
What’s near New Marston
Typical jobs here are in homes near English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park, among other places. You will also find Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
New Marston: your questions answered
Do you cover New Marston?
We do. The survey and report are the same in New Marston as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is New Marston within the area you cover?
Yes, New Marston is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in New Marston?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Living close to Headington Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like New Marston, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.