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Storm damage roof report in Northend, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Northend? You can book a storm damage roof report in Northend and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Northend
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Northend, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Northend (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Also near Northend
Also in Northend
Storm damage roof reports in Northend: local notes
Historic houses such as Stonor Park, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Northend goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Around Northend, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Northend is about 8 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Northend and the surrounding area. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Northend and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Northend, we cover Christmas Common (1 mile west), Turville Heath (1 mile south-east), Ibstone (1 mile north-east), Stonor (2 miles south) and Howe Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (7 miles west).
Around Northend
The countryside around Northend includes Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Northend needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Northend
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
FAQs for Northend
Do you cover smaller places like Northend?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northend?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
What affects the price in Northend
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.