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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sandford St Martin
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sandford St Martin, with photos and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Common questions in Sandford St Martin
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sandford St Martin?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Sandford St Martin is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandford St Martin?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How a storm damage roof report works in Sandford St Martin
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. 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. We’re often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Sandford St Martin, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Sandford St Martin (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sandford St Martin, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Sandford St Martin roofs and the weather
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Heyford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Sandford St Martin is about 9 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Sandford St Martin, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Manor Road and Ledwell Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Sandford St Martin, we cover Westcott Barton (1 mile south-east), Middle Barton (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles north), Steeple Barton (2 miles south-east) and Duns Tew (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Around Sandford St Martin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox Public House, among other places. The closest station to Sandford St Martin is Heyford station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.3 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Sandford St Martin 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Our price is 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.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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What we are asked to look at in Sandford St Martin
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance