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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shipton-on-Cherwell
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shipton-on-Cherwell, with photos and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for Shipton-on-Cherwell homes and businesses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shipton-on-Cherwell
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords and letting agents in Shipton-on-Cherwell book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Storm damage roof report in Shipton-on-Cherwell: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Shipton-on-Cherwell face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Shipton-on-Cherwell
The wider area around Shipton-on-Cherwell has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 2.5 miles west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Holy Cross, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Tackley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like The Marlborough Church of England School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Shipton-on-Cherwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Shipton-on-Cherwell is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Shipton-on-Cherwell
In Shipton-on-Cherwell, that means homes and buildings near The Boat Public House. Shipton-on-Cherwell’s nearest station is Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Shipton-on-Cherwell includes Woodsides Meadow.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Shipton-on-Cherwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Shipton-on-Cherwell: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Shipton-on-Cherwell is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.