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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shipton-under-Wychwood
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Shipton-under-Wychwood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Shipton-under-Wychwood
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm 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. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Shipton-under-Wychwood face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like Wychwood Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shipton-under-Wychwood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Shipton-under-Wychwood, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Nearby places to Shipton-under-Wychwood
Also in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Shipton-under-Wychwood: your questions answered
Is Shipton-under-Wychwood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shipton-under-Wychwood as anywhere else.
Is my home in Shipton-under-Wychwood listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Leaks and storm damage in Shipton-under-Wychwood
About 5 miles south-east lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Shipton-under-Wychwood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Shipton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shipton-under-Wychwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Near you in Shipton-under-Wychwood
In Shipton-under-Wychwood, that means homes and buildings near The Wychwood Inn. The nearest railway station is Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.