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Storm damage roof report in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Postcombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Postcombe
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and stains appearing after strong winds, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Postcombe, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Postcombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Postcombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Postcombe
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Postcombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Postcombe
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Postcombe
The wider area around Postcombe has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 0.8 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. 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.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Postcombe, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Postcombe. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Postcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near England's Rose pub, among other places. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Postcombe include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Postcombe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Postcombe
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Postcombe
Do you cover Postcombe?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Postcombe is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Postcombe is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Postcombe?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.