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Storm damage roof report in Salford, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Salford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Salford
Will you come out to Salford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Salford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Storm damage roof report in Salford
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have gone and ridge tiles that have come loose, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Salford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Salford (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Salford
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Chastleton House, about 2.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Salford. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Kingham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Salford is about 12 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Salford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Salford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Roses Lane, Orchard Close and Cooks Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Salford, we cover Over Norton (2 miles east), Chipping Norton (2 miles south-east), Churchill (3 miles south), Sarsden (3 miles south) and Great Rollright (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (13 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (13 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (12 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Salford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kingham station, about 3.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wheelbarrow Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (1.6 miles east).
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Salford needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Salford?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
Take a building like Chipping Norton School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Salford. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. For an older or listed building in a place like Salford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Salford, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.