Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in North Oxford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in North Oxford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in North Oxford
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and water coming in after the storm.
In older homes around places like North Oxford, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- North Oxford (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
North Oxford roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around North Oxford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live near a park such as Oxford University Parks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
North Oxford is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. North Oxford is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in OX2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Hobson Road, Linton Road and Banbury Road. Main roads around North Oxford include the A4165, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside North Oxford, we cover Summertown (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south), Walton Manor (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near North Oxford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, Oxford University Parks and St Edward's School and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.5 miles south) and Dew Drop Inn (under half a mile north). North Oxford’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (1.1 miles south) and Oxford Castle (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near North Oxford include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Also near North Oxford
What else we do in North Oxford
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
North Oxford questions
Do you cover smaller places like North Oxford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is North Oxford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in North Oxford as anywhere else.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
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 often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Oxford
Letting agents and landlords in North Oxford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Oxford
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Arranging work in a smaller place like North Oxford is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in North Oxford
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to North Oxford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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 we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.