Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Newnham Murren Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Newnham Murren, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Newnham Murren: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. 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 describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Newnham Murren frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Newnham Murren
Is Newnham Murren within the area you cover?
Yes. Newnham Murren 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 when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newnham Murren?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Newnham Murren is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Nearby places to Newnham Murren
What else we do in Newnham Murren
Leaks and storm damage in Newnham Murren
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newnham Murren goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building like Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Newnham Murren gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road. Other places close to Newnham Murren include Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Newnham Murren
Around Newnham Murren, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kinecroft, Wallingford School and Wallingford School. The closest station to Newnham Murren is Cholsey station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Newnham Murren include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Newnham Murren, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newnham Murren
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs