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Storm damage roof report in Shirburn, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Shirburn. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shirburn
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damage from fallen branches or debris, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Shirburn, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Shirburn
Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shirburn goes. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Icknield Community College 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 yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Shirburn work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Shirburn is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX49 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Shirburn include Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Shirburn
We work in homes and buildings around Watlington Primary School, St Mary's Church and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. For a walk, there’s Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Shirburn can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. For older village homes like those around Shirburn, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Shirburn
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Shirburn
Other services in Shirburn
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, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shirburn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shirburn?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Shirburn in the area you cover?
Yes, Shirburn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally 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.