Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in New Yatt
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in New Yatt, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
What a storm damage roof report looks like in New Yatt
With Minster Lovell Hall about 3.4 miles west, New Yatt sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Finstock station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
New Yatt is about 2 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. New Yatt is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes New Yatt. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on New Yatt Road and New Yatt Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around New Yatt: North Leigh (1 mile east), Poffley End (1 mile west), Delly End (1 mile west), Hailey (2 miles west) and East End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south) and Grove (14 miles south).
Landmarks near New Yatt
We work in homes and buildings around The King's School, Wood Green School and The Saddlers Arms, among other places. The closest station to New Yatt is Finstock station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Storm damage roof report in New Yatt: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like New Yatt often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- New Yatt (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in New Yatt
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
New Yatt questions
Is my home in New Yatt listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is New Yatt within the area you cover?
Yes, New Yatt is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like New Yatt can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias