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Storm damage roof report in Rowstock, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Rowstock, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Rowstock: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Rowstock, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Rowstock (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Rowstock
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harwell Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Rowstock is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Rowstock work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Rowstock. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Tudor Walk, Wantage Road and Reading Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Rowstock: East Hendred (1 mile west), West Hendred (2 miles west), Ardington (3 miles west), East Lockinge (3 miles west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west) and Grove (5 miles west).
What’s near Rowstock
Typical jobs here are in homes near Old Chequers pub and UTC Oxfordshire, among other places. Rowstock’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.7 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rowstock include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Rowstock
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rowstock?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Rowstock in the area you cover?
Yes, Rowstock is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Rowstock
What else we do in Rowstock
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Rowstock can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Rowstock
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Matthew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rowstock. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.