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Storm damage roof report in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Oakley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Oakley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Oakley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and water coming in after the storm, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
For a small place like Oakley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Oakley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Oakley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Oakley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Oakley
Will you come out to Oakley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Oakley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Oakley roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Boarstall Tower, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Oakley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Oakley Church of England Combined School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Oakley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Oakley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Oakley: Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Oakley
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Bernwood Meadows.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.