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Osney Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Osney, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Osney questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Osney?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Osney is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Osney?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Osney?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How a storm damage roof report works in Osney
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Osney may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Osney (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Other services in Osney
Why it is worth a survey now in Osney
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Arranging work in a smaller place like Osney is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A report with photographs
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Osney, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Osney
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Raleigh Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Osney book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Osney
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Osney
Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Osney 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. 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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around Westgate Shopping Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. For an older house near a landmark such as St Frideswide's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Osney is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Osney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of OX1 and OX2 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on New Road, Helen Road and Osney Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Osney include St John Street area (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east), Grandpont (1 mile south-east) and North Hinksey (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Osney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and The Holly Bush pub, among other places. Nearby too are City of Oxford College (less than half a mile south-east) and Angus Library and Archive (0.6 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Osney itself: Oxford station. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.