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Shillingford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Shillingford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Common questions in Shillingford
Will you come out to Shillingford?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Shillingford is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shillingford
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Shillingford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Shillingford, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shillingford
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 1.8 miles south-west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Shillingford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like St Laurence Church of England (A) School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Cholsey station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Shillingford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shillingford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Shillingford, we cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Shillingford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Six Bells Inn and Wallingford School. The closest station to Shillingford is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Shillingford?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.