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Storm damage roof report in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Shiplake and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shiplake
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Many homes in small places like Shiplake face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shiplake
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 4.1 miles north-west lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Shiplake has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Shiplake Church of England School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Loddon Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shiplake can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shiplake.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Shiplake include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Near you in Shiplake
Around Shiplake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Shiplake is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For older village homes like those around Shiplake, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Shiplake, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shiplake
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Shiplake, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Shiplake, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Shiplake
Is my home in Shiplake listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Shiplake?
Yes. Shiplake is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
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 will need a roofer’s quote for those.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.