Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Shippon
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shippon.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Shippon
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. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Shippon frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Shippon: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.1 miles north-west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Shippon has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Radley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Hotels and guest houses near Shippon cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Shippon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shippon. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close and the roads around them. We also cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Shippon
We work in homes and buildings around St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park, among other places. The closest station to Shippon is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
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Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
When to book a survey in Shippon
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Living close to Albert Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Shippon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Shippon questions
Is my home in Shippon 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.
Is Shippon in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Shippon is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.