Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newington, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Newington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
About our storm damage roof report in Newington
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and damaged pots on the stack, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
For a small place like Newington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Newington (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Newington questions
Is my home in Newington listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Newington?
Yes, Newington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leaks and storm damage in Newington
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. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Newington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Giles, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Newington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Newington. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Newington: Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Newington
In Newington, that means homes and buildings near The Catherine Wheel pub. Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Newington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Also near Newington
Also in Newington
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Newington
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.