Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roke Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Roke. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Roke
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings.
Being in a small place like Roke makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Roke (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What happens on the day
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. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Roke, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Roke
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to Church of St Helen: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
More services for Roke
Storm damage roof reports in Roke: local notes
About 3.4 miles south-west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Roke has been built on. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Benson Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Roke work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Roke. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the OX10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Roke include Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Around Roke
Around Roke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Home Sweet Home pub and Wallingford School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
Questions from Roke
Do you cover smaller places like Roke?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Roke is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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 you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Roke
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.