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Norham Manor Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Norham Manor and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Norham Manor
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and stains appearing after strong winds.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Norham Manor can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Norham Manor (OX2, OX1, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Norham Manor is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Wind, rain and roofs in Norham Manor
About 0.7 miles south-east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Norham Manor has been built on. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Hotels and guest houses near Norham Manor can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Norham Manor is about 1 mile north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Norham Manor, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Norham Manor is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in OX2, OX1 and OX3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Parks Road and Keble Road. Being close to the A4144, Norham Manor is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Park Town (1 mile west), Walton Manor (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile south-west), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Around Norham Manor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford Academy and Oxford University Parks and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (within half a mile west) and The Rose & Crown pub (within half a mile west). The closest station to Norham Manor is Oxford station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Museum of Natural History (less than half a mile south) and Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Norham Manor includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Common roof problems in Norham Manor
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Take a building like Wychwood School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
FAQs for Norham Manor
Is Norham Manor in the area you cover?
Yes, Norham Manor is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Norham Manor listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Norham Manor?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Norham Manor, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or our case studies.