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Poundon Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Poundon from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Storm damage roof report in Poundon
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not 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. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Poundon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Poundon (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Poundon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Poundon
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Storm damage roof reports around Poundon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Claydon House about 4.5 miles east, Poundon sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Poundon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Poundon. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Poundon: Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Around Poundon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sow and Pigs pub. The closest station to Poundon is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Common questions in Poundon
Will you come out to Poundon?
Yes. Poundon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Poundon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.